Menorise; ~DONA NOBIS PACEM~

Hari Om everyone! Regulars here will know that every weekend is Peace, Wisdom and Love time here at MENO-bloggy. However, today is a bit extra special. Having seen the logo around for several years, I had not fully appreciated that there was a 'Peace Central', so to speak; it is thanks to the shout out from Anne at Zoolatry that the connection has finally been made. Every November 4th, like-minds of the world unite for a single posting purpose...I would definitely be happy to claim the title of

The theme for #blog4peace this year is 'finding peace in overwhelming times' ... this is very subjective; everyone must decide what - for them - equals peace. As a philosopher, it would be possible to write an an entire essay on any aspect of this. Of course, the implication is that it is Peace of Global Proportions which is being focused upon... but the fact of the matter is this can only happen when each of the individuals in the community feels that peace. Any who do not will end up being 'the rub' which causes disturbance. If enough individuals within any community of any size are at peace within themselves, it will emanate to the wider circle and the overall balance will, indeed, be peace. That might be considered a triumph. 

To find one's own peace, to get the ball rolling, one must seek out the things which bring the most amount of non-desire within us. Desire is what rankles and must be satisfied, even if it is simply for a cup of tea or a bar of chocolate. Desires which cannot be satisfied are what lead to agitation, frustration and anger. 

Therefore take a step toward peace and assess your desires. Keep only those which are going to function for the greater good. Desire peace!

"Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship."
(Buddha)