4. Peace is a way of life

"Peace is our gift to each other." -- Elie Wiesel

 

What is 'peace'?

Peace is not just the absence of war. It is a balance, a state of mind in which we feel good about ourselves, our lives, our families, our friends, our communities, and our future.

Peace is about how we handle problems and how we get along with others.

Peace is about community -- about working together, encouraging each other, helping each other to live better, more fulfilling lives. Most of all, peace is about respect -- respect for ourselves, each other, and the planet we share.

When we convince the people and the nations of the world to make 'striving towards peace on earth' our priority and shared goal, we will create a culture of peace, and living peacefully will become the most natural way to live.