Zimbabwe Turns a New Leaf

I know that in North America we are all very aware of America’s new presidential shift. Obama has ‘hope’ written on his forehead. However, the US is not the only country where the political climate is changing so that the population is now hopeful again.

Today, I received an email from an South African ‘We Are One World Healing’ participant, who alerted me to what is happening in her part of the world. She wrote:

“Today is a celebration day for me!

There is history being made in Zimbabwe!!!! Yeehaa! I am so grateful for the progress my heart can’t decide whether it wants to laugh or cry! I actually am so moved I end up with my head bowed in namasté.

YOU have something to do with that Astrid!!!!! I know the healing we have done with our meditations has made a difference! Well done.”

Where she wrote ‘YOU’, I feel that she spoke to ALL participants of We Are One World Healing instead, not just me, so take it as a compliment and a sentiment of gratitude. Not I, but WE are ‘We Are One World Healing’.

To be able to share into her excitement, I checked what BBC has to say about the developments in Zimbabwe, and found this:

“Zimbabwe’s new Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai, has vowed to stabilise the country’s shattered economy and end political violence.

The former opposition leader addressed thousands of cheering supporters after being sworn-in under a power-sharing deal with President Robert Mugabe.

Zimbabwe faces rampant inflation, a cholera epidemic and 90% unemployment. The international community has promised additional aid to the country only if real changes take place.

Addressing a rally at a stadium in Harare, Mr Tsvangirai said the government had to “get the country working again”. “The first priority is to stabilise the economy,” he said. “The economic collapse has forced millions of our most able to flee the country. This must end today.” (source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7884282.stm)

STATE OF ZIMBABWE

Five million people - almost half population - need food aid Hyperinflation Unemployment of 90% About 3,400 people killed in cholera outbreak

We both agree: “And yes, the ‘move forward’ energy is strong.”

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Random Acts of Kindness for A New World Order

Do you believe in magic?

I do and I’m glad that I do, as I see evidence of ‘magic’ (read ’synchronicity by Divine intervention’) everywhere I go and look.

Today, I am completely rewriting my Reiki Empowerment Manual and it has taken up most of my day. Meanwhile, it is my intend to write more often (daily?) on this blog, so I need a quick and easy story to write for this evening. Then, ‘by pure chance’, I came across the perfect topic for an article today: random acts of kindness.

I was reminded of a situation in my business consulting years. Around the corner from the office, was the Hermes shop. Anybody who has heard of that brand, knows that whatever they have in there is both gorgeous and outrageously expensive. One Saturday, after having worked yet again an entire day overtime in the office, I decided it was time for a treat. When you work that hard, you deserve some pleasure, right?!

So, I went in the (ah-wow) Hermes store and asked the young lady behind the counter which ones were her favorite earrings. I figured this would be a good start looking for my personal extravaganza.

Well, the question changed her entire face and demeanor. She knew the answer. Walking straight to a particular drawer, she picked out a particular pair. Then she went on to tell me why these were the most gorgeous earrings in the shop. I was struck by the purity of her enthusiasm. She meant it, she absolutely adored these earrings, and could not stop talking about them.

She was right! They were beautiful, so I bought the earrings, these little over-the-top luxury indulgences. This was a huge treat!! To top it all of, I asked her to wrap them the best that she could as they were a present. She did and the present looked immaculate as she handed it to me. I smiled, said ‘Thank you’.

Then, gave it back to her.

I can’t remember the earrings, but I can remember her astonished and delighted reaction. Years later, when I had my own consulting practice, a client relayed me the story, now from the other side. When he confirmed that indeed it had been me in that Hermes store, he shared that the young girl in the shop had been his niece. I can’t recall all details, but her ‘lucky Saturday’ event seemed to have impacted her enough to decipher my name from my credit card bill and inspire her entire family with the story.

All I hoped for was her happy heart, but am thankful for her sharing. Because this is how random acts of kindness multiply.

What’s Your Story

I know this was no big deal compared to the random act of kindness that you either experienced or generously conducted in your life. Tell me your stories. What happened and how did it impact you? By sharing all our stories, we multiply generosity. Thank you for sharing, in advance.

btw

What sparked this article is

“Peace Begins with One Person” by Ivory Harlow, in This I Believe II: More Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women.
This book opens with a formidable challenge: ‘What would you say in 500 words to capture a core principle that guides your life?’ Before you try to answer that question, you might want to read some of the 75 beautiful essays collected in the book.

‘Peace begins with one person’ for sure was thought-provoking, and let me to share a very personal story with you that I haven’t really talked much about until today. I am sharing it because I realize now that stories like this remind us that there is both a delightful, innocent child and a good-hearted person residing in every soul on the planet.

Pictures of World Peace

I tend to ask pertinent questions in my practice, to help my clients focus on what is truly important in their life. So, in the midst of that personal conversation, one of my Reiki clients said last week:

“If I could have just one wish, it would be World Peace”. I was blown away, as that single line moved us completely out of the details of his life, jumping right into the bigger, inspired picture.

This client is a young actor. Young actors may at times be stereotyped as self-centered … well, this young man is obviously not that ego-driven.

This article on Pictures of World Peace (with art by none less than Picasso!) is posted in his honor. I am truly blessed in that he, other clients and my angels and guides all show me pictures of world peace on my daily path. In words, sounds and pictures, I see & hear visions of the healing of a broken world, or rather, a healed world!

I find these visuals motivating. May this blog article filled with artistic pictures of world peace that I have found for you bring you as much inspiration.

Dove of Peace	Dove of Peace By Sophie al Mutawaly (Grade 4) The lions of war Too often still roar In a world desperate for love Fly, harmony dove Fly high in the air End war everywhere Where you spread your wings Happiness springs
It isn’t enough to talk about peace, one must believe it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it, one must work for it. - Eleanor Roosevelt War and Peace	A smile is the beginning of peace - Mother Teresa
War and Peace	L’Homme en Prole a la Paix
Paix Disarmement-Peace Poster, Czwiklitzer #150, 19×26 Limited Edition	As selfishness and complaint pervert the mind, so love with its joy clears and sharpens the vision. - Helen Keller Vive la Paix

(btw. These beautiful fine art prints by Pablo Picasso are actually for sale. Clicking on the picture for details. Why not give yourself and others a PICTURE OF PEACE.)

Your Own Picture of World Peace

If you are interested in world peace and in helping to heal the world, please consider joining our ever-growing group “We Are One World Healing”. Anyone can join, and it’s free. Monthly, we unite for 1 hour in meditation for world peace, healing of the world. Details: http://www.therapeuticreiki.com/blog .