I received this e-mail quite a few months ago from the School of Metaphysics, but wanted to share it with you all.
We are asking people all over the world to read the Universal Peace Covenant alone or with many others on Saturday, October 11, 2003 at 1 p.m. (CT). This is the time the Peace Covenant will be read at the Dedication of the world's first Peace Dome which has been under contstruction since 2001.
In the weeks to come we will be asking for leaders, governors, mayors across the United States and the world to proclaim this time as a Moment of Peace. It is our vision to create a synchronized thought of peace on Earth, even if for only a moment. Technology, like the internet, makes this possible in a way previously not possible.
Please take a few moments ro read the Universal Peace Covenant. It is an amazing description of what peace is and how to bring peace into our minds and hearts so we might create peace on Earth.
To find out more about how you can participate, Dedication Day and the history of the Peace Dome to date go to....
Peace Dome - Click Here
Thank you for your time and support. May peace be with you always. On behalf of the students of the School of Metaphysics.
Keep reading below for Peace Covenant
Full Version: A Universal Moment of Peace
The Universal Peace Covenant
Peace is the breath of our spirit.
It wells up from within the depths of our being to refresh, to heal, to inspire.
Peace is our birthright.
Its eternal presence exists within us as a memory of where we have come from and as a vision of where we yearn to go.
Our world is in the midst of change.
For millennia, we have contemplated, reasoned, and practiced the idea of peace. Yet the capacity to sustain peace eludes us. To transcend the limits of our own thinking we must acknowledge that peace is more than the cessation of conflict. For peace to move across the face of the Earth we must realize, as the great philosophers and leaders before us, that all people desire peace. We hereby acknowledge this truth that is universal. Now humanity must desire those things that make for peace.
We affirm that peace is an idea whose time has come. We call upon humanity to stand united, responding to the need for peace. We call upon each individual to create and foster a personal vision for peace. We call upon each leader, be they in the private home, house of worship or place of labor, to be a living example of peace for only in this way can we expect peace to move across the face of the Earth.
World Peace begins within ourselves. Arising from the spirit peace seeks expression through the mind, heart, and body of each individual. Government and laws cannot heal the heart. We must transcend whatever separates us. Through giving love and respect, dignity and comfort, we come to know peace. We learn to love our neighbors as we love ourselves bringing peace into the world. We hereby commit ourselves to this noble endeavor.
Peace is first a state of mind.
Peace affords the greatest opportunity for growth and learning which leads to personal happiness. Self-direction promotes inner peace and therefore leads to outer peace. We vow to heal ourselves through forgiveness, gratitude, and prayer. We commit to causing each and every day to be a fulfillment of our potential, both human and divine.
Peace is active, the motion of silence, of faith, of accord, of service. It is not made in documents but in the minds and hearts of men and women. Peace is built though communication. The open exchange of ideas is necessary for discovery, for well-being, for growth, for progress whether within one person or among many. We vow to speak with sagacity, listen with equanimity, both free of prejudice, thus we will come to know that peace is liberty in tranquility.
Peace is achieved by those who fulfill their part of a greater plan. Peace and security are attained by those societies where the individuals work closely to serve the common good of the whole. Peaceful coexistence between nations is the reflection of man's inner tranquility magnified. Enlightened service to our fellow man brings peace to the one serving, and to the one receiving. We vow to live in peace by embracing truths that apply to us all.
Living peaceabley begins by thinking peacefully.
We stand on the threshold of peace-filled understanding. We come together, all of humanity, young and old of all cultures from all nations. We vow to stand together as citizens of the Earth knowing that every question has an answer, every issue a resolution. As we stand, united in common purpose, we hereby commit ourselves in though and action so we might know the power of peace in our lifetimes.
Peace be with us always. May Peace Prevail on Earth.
Peace is the breath of our spirit.
It wells up from within the depths of our being to refresh, to heal, to inspire.
Peace is our birthright.
Its eternal presence exists within us as a memory of where we have come from and as a vision of where we yearn to go.
Our world is in the midst of change.
For millennia, we have contemplated, reasoned, and practiced the idea of peace. Yet the capacity to sustain peace eludes us. To transcend the limits of our own thinking we must acknowledge that peace is more than the cessation of conflict. For peace to move across the face of the Earth we must realize, as the great philosophers and leaders before us, that all people desire peace. We hereby acknowledge this truth that is universal. Now humanity must desire those things that make for peace.
We affirm that peace is an idea whose time has come. We call upon humanity to stand united, responding to the need for peace. We call upon each individual to create and foster a personal vision for peace. We call upon each leader, be they in the private home, house of worship or place of labor, to be a living example of peace for only in this way can we expect peace to move across the face of the Earth.
World Peace begins within ourselves. Arising from the spirit peace seeks expression through the mind, heart, and body of each individual. Government and laws cannot heal the heart. We must transcend whatever separates us. Through giving love and respect, dignity and comfort, we come to know peace. We learn to love our neighbors as we love ourselves bringing peace into the world. We hereby commit ourselves to this noble endeavor.
Peace is first a state of mind.
Peace affords the greatest opportunity for growth and learning which leads to personal happiness. Self-direction promotes inner peace and therefore leads to outer peace. We vow to heal ourselves through forgiveness, gratitude, and prayer. We commit to causing each and every day to be a fulfillment of our potential, both human and divine.
Peace is active, the motion of silence, of faith, of accord, of service. It is not made in documents but in the minds and hearts of men and women. Peace is built though communication. The open exchange of ideas is necessary for discovery, for well-being, for growth, for progress whether within one person or among many. We vow to speak with sagacity, listen with equanimity, both free of prejudice, thus we will come to know that peace is liberty in tranquility.
Peace is achieved by those who fulfill their part of a greater plan. Peace and security are attained by those societies where the individuals work closely to serve the common good of the whole. Peaceful coexistence between nations is the reflection of man's inner tranquility magnified. Enlightened service to our fellow man brings peace to the one serving, and to the one receiving. We vow to live in peace by embracing truths that apply to us all.
Living peaceabley begins by thinking peacefully.
We stand on the threshold of peace-filled understanding. We come together, all of humanity, young and old of all cultures from all nations. We vow to stand together as citizens of the Earth knowing that every question has an answer, every issue a resolution. As we stand, united in common purpose, we hereby commit ourselves in though and action so we might know the power of peace in our lifetimes.
Peace be with us always. May Peace Prevail on Earth.
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| For peace to move across the face of the Earth we must realize, as the great philosophers and leaders before us, that all people desire peace. |
Unfortunately, this is not true. There are many people who fight against peace, and you see it everyday around the world.
Especially in the Middle East, where there are so many murderous people who blow themselves up to kill innocent babies for the purpose of fighting against the peace process.
There are many terrorists inside Iraq, most of which are not Iraqi, who are engaging the American and British occupation for the purpose of fighting against the rebuilding and stabilization of Iraq.
These are just two real life examples proving that so many people are against peace. Humanity is an evil species, and for anyone who disagrees, I would argue humanity is a stupid species too.
Because I am a member of the human race(arguably), and therfore harbor evil characteristics, I have invaded and conquered Utopia. All citizens will be thrown out into the real world, and those that resist will be enslaved by those already in the real world
Starlyte , I just clicked on this topic for the first time and it's 10 to 1 over here so I'm taking it as a meant to be post and putting it back up the top of the page for you . Thank you ever so much for the link . 
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