The International Day of Peace is this Wednesday- September 21st- and being an inspired visionary, I was wondering about my vision for global peace. There are so many really interesting trends happenings on the planet- the positive includes the blossoming of yoga classes, widespread accessibility of Traditional Chinese Medicine, all the way to how people are beginning to live their lives with greater integrity and intention throughout the planet. At the same time I see so many heart wrenching statistics and facts- people living on the street, the inequalities of life, high unemployment rates, and financial stressors, not to mention the environmental degradation, occuring on the planet. All of these factors have been percolating in my mind.

I was thinking of how I vision peace- not so much in terms of what is "good" or "bad", but more in terms of my heartfelt desire for peace among all nations, all people, all beings. And from this place is where I have written the "I have a dream..." piece below. This is based on an exercise from Rob Breszny's awesome book "Pronoia: The Antidote for Paranoia: How the Whole World is Conspiring to Shower you with Blessings". I hope this piece inspires you, and perhaps leads you into considering penning your own "I have a dream..." manifesto for creating peace on our beautiful, precious planet.

I have a dream…

I have a dream that every person in every nation remembers and identifies with their life as a global citizen, each person responsible for the well being of every member of their global tribe.

I have a dream that every child grows up with an awareness of the potential bubbling within their own hearts- all the life waiting to explode forth.

I have a dream that each human looks in the mirror to see the absolute beauty shining back at them- and feels cherished beyond measure.

I have a dream that the symbol of true wealth is the amount of love we generously share, and the depth of wisdom we can articulate in every interaction.

I have a dream that healthcare is universally free- freely given, freely received.

I have a dream that commerce, as we know if, becomes obsolete. Every gift is freely offered, in love…and every creature is respected and gently, tenderly provided for.

I have a dream that true service is being aware of how to encourage people to remember their own magnificence.

I have a dream that artwork and beauty are a cultural extravaganza.

I have a dream that sexuality is expressed with kindness, honesty and joy.

I have a dream that communities dance and sing their visions, evoking the visions of the tribe, for the benefit of all life.

I have a dream that homelessness is fully abolished, put into the realms of an ancient, barbaric distant past.

I have a dream that the overriding passion is ignited in the heart of each human being.

I have a dream that we are not alone, not any of us, ever.

I have a dream that miracles are as near as every breath we take, every sweet creative idea unfolding into forms of beauty, wisdom, tenderness and play.

I have a dream that the intense focus on technology softens and eases its tight grip, and the more receptive fields of art, music, touch and sensual reflections take root in our consciousness, as equally valuable, rewarding and integral to our wellness and health.

I have a dream that guilt, shame and worry are obliterated from all family ancestral lines and from the depths of our being.

I have a dream that sitting in old growth forests becomes a global pastime, and the deep woods share their patient wisdom to each willing journeyer.

I have a dream that theft is no longer a concept, action or within the realm of possibility here. People openly share things, and the idea of ownership becomes antiquated. The ideal of stewardship and councils for the care of shared resources becomes prominent.

I have a dream of an empowered culture based on flow, acceptance of both similarities and differences, and the overriding dedication towards creating peace.

-Alisa Spirit of the Wind
Under a Tree
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alisa@underatree.com