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Ten years ago, the tragedy of September 11th irrevocably changed life in America,
and correspondently our relations with the rest of the world.
In this September issue of the Journal, we reflect on that tragedy and its continuing related conflicts
as we try to imagine peace in the world and in our own personal lives.
Approaching the Autumnal Equinox, when the polarites of light and dark are balanced,
We affirm the balance and harmony of life on Earth.
We see the Earth and perceive its Wholeness,
the Total Relatedness of every Living Being.
We conceive Diversity in Unity,
Unity in Diversity.
We believe in Peace
We believe in Peace
as an Ideal
 and a Reality.



 
         
 







       
M. Lee DuBose





   

Two songs of peace by Joe Kirkwood                   
The Future of Peace and A Dwelling of Peace                   

                

The Future Of Peace               

on a dark fateful day
our world was forever changed
by great explosions of violence and hate

then a never ending war
grew out of terror and fear
and our life has never been the same

but I must believe in the world's unity
I must believe the war can cease
I must believe in the future of peace
I must believe in the future of peace

on a dark fateful day
our world was torn apart
by great explosions of violence and hate

then walls of self defense
rose up against all differences
of nation and state

but I must believe in the world's unity
I must believe in life's total diversity
I must believe in the future of peace
I must believe in the future of peace

on a dark fateful day
our perceptions were forever changed
by great explosions of violence and hate

then our own suffering and wounds
blinded us to the wounds and suffering
that we create

but I must believe in the world's unity
I must believe the suffering can cease
I must believe in the future of peace
I must believe in the future of peace

on a dark fateful day
our world was forever changed
by great explosions of violence and hate

then a never ending war
grew out of terror and fear
and took our true freedom away

but I must believe in the world's unity
I must believe we can be truly free
I must believe in the future of peace
I must believe in the future of peace

the future of peace
the future of peace
the future of peace
the future of peace



                

A Dwelling of Peace             

we'll build our house
with stone and wood
we'll make it strong
we'll make it beautiful and good
 
we'll relate to the earth in harmony
our house will become a dwelling of peace
our house will be a dwelling of peace
our world will be a dwelling of peace
 
and we'll build our house
with care and love
we'll open the windows
to the light of the sun
 
we'll join our hearts in harmony
our house will become a dwelling of peace
our house will be a dwelling of peace
our world will be a dwelling of peace
 
and we'll build our house
with courage and faith
we'll trust in the power
of providence and grace
 
we'll commit our lives to harmony
our house will become a dwelling of peace
our house will be a dwelling of peace
our world will be a dwelling of peace
 
and we'll build our house
with joy and hope
we'll face the future
and the great unknown
 
we'll sustain our spirit in harmony
our house will become a dwelling of peace
our house will be a dwelling of peace
our world will be a dwelling of peace
our world will be a dwelling of peace
 
a dwelling of peace
a dwelling of peace 
 

   

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