With all of the things that we humans think we need and must have in life, one of the most shocking and empowering discoveries is the power of peace--and that" when all else fails, peace will pull you through, "whether you're seeking peace in your mind, peace in your heart, or peace in your relationships.What is "peace"? Peace is that unassailable state of being in which you acknowledge everything the way it is, accept everything the way it is, and surrender every desire to change, fix, or alter anything or anyone from being the way they are. When you are truly peace-ful, you cultivate the capacity to find a place of loving, positive regard for the situation, circumstance, or the person--no matter what.The teachings in the 2015 "Peace From Broken Pieces" calendar help us cultivate the power of peace in our daily lives. Because no matter how much money you have, no matter how great your relationships are, there are still countless things that can steal your peace when you least expect it. Whether it's wanting your children to be different, wishing your Honda was a BMW, or wanting to transform the economic or political landscape into a reflection of your beliefs and values, the mind always seeks to fulfill its own desires.The key to inner peace rests in learning to shift our perception and our perspective on what's going on--and to remember that no matter what we're looking at, there is a higher rate of good that isn't evident to the physical eye.This page-a-day calendar teaches us how to achieve a place of authentic, honest acknowledgment; psychological, emotional, and spiritual acceptance; and positive regard and gratitude that will lead to a shift in perception--day after day after day. It reveals that there is another way of seeing, experiencing, teaching, and learning that can allow us to still ourselves, discover the lesson, and find the love, until "being peace" becomes the ultimate destination for every day of our lives.The calendar graphics are based on Ghanian Adinkra symbols. Adinkra symbols have rich proverbial meaning, and cloths decorated with Adinkra symbols are often worn in Ghana during social gatherings and on important occasions.
