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The Inner Work of Peace
Dr. Susan Corso's life was changed by the death of her only child. She was forced to answer the question, "What would I do if I weren't afraid?" Jan Frazier's book When Fear Falls Away: The Story of a Sudden Awakening is cited in this article discussing Dr. Corso's spiritual journey in facing her own fears.

P.e.a.c.e
The dots between the letters tell you, undoubtedly, that I’m using P.E.A.C.E. as an acronym—a word made up of the first letters of additional words that spells another word altogether. This one comes from the brilliant mind of the luscious Iyanla Vanzant, a spiritual teacher based in Maryland. It stands for: Please Excuse All Crazy Experiences Is that not phenomenal? I think it is.

Are You Right or Peaceful?
Thank you. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I love you. I’ve been using them nonstop since 2007 turned into 2008 and I cannot bear enough witness to how quickly things are changing for the better in my life. I use the words for peace on earth all the time. Dr. Hew Len has said, “You can choose to be ‘right,’ or to be peaceful. Being ‘right’ always leads to suffering.”

Peace Pioneer
In days of yore, pioneers—foot-soldiers—were often the youngest enlistees in the military. Pioneers, especially amongst young people, are exactly what is needed to create an organic peace on earth.

Peace That Holds
Richard Dawkins, the author of The God Delusion, called those who believe in a god, people with an imaginary friend. Christopher Hitchens’ recent book God is Not Great is another such divinity-buster. As a person who believes deeply in the god of her own understanding, I am feeling celebratory of these god-busters. For the most part, if you read their work carefully, these writers really aren’t dissing God; they’re dissing organized religion.

Universal Rights Diamond Jubilee
Dr. Corso asserts that Garry Kasparov's idea for "a global Magna Carta" already exists in the sixty year old Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

No Peace? Know Peace
U. S. President John F. Kennedy called Dag Hammarskjöld “the greatest statesman of our century.” Mr. Hammarskjöld was the second Secretary-General of the United Nations. Not only was he a Swedish diplomat, but he was also a Christian mystic. His diary, Markings, is a wonderful taste of one man’s spiritual journey.

Peace Room
This article exemplifies Dr. Susan Corso’s pithy and inspiring writing on spirituality and peace. Four topics, interesting quotations and a beautiful suggestion in 300 words.

The Light of Peace
Choose your evening. Include family and friends. Make the time for ritual. Ritual serves the purpose of stopping our always-going lives.

Seeking to Sow Peace
Rev. Jesse Jennings, writing in Science of Mind magazine, says, “The world is seeking to sow peace, not just as the ending of open hostilities, but as a durable, perpetual field of play in which mutual respect and understanding are the norm.” I liked his idea particularly since it gives the world a soul. “The world itself is seeking to sow peace . . . .” Delicious.

The Inner Work of Peace
Dr. Susan Corso's life was changed by the death of her only child. She was forced to answer the question, "What would I do if I weren't afraid?" Jan Frazier's book When Fear Falls Away: The Story of a Sudden Awakening is cited in this article discussing Dr. Corso's spiritual journey in facing her own fears.

P.e.a.c.e
The dots between the letters tell you, undoubtedly, that I’m using P.E.A.C.E. as an acronym—a word made up of the first letters of additional words that spells another word altogether. This one comes from the brilliant mind of the luscious Iyanla Vanzant, a spiritual teacher based in Maryland. It stands for: Please Excuse All Crazy Experiences Is that not phenomenal? I think it is.

Are You Right or Peaceful?
Thank you. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I love you. I’ve been using them nonstop since 2007 turned into 2008 and I cannot bear enough witness to how quickly things are changing for the better in my life. I use the words for peace on earth all the time. Dr. Hew Len has said, “You can choose to be ‘right,’ or to be peaceful. Being ‘right’ always leads to suffering.”

Peace Pioneer
In days of yore, pioneers—foot-soldiers—were often the youngest enlistees in the military. Pioneers, especially amongst young people, are exactly what is needed to create an organic peace on earth.

Peace That Holds
Richard Dawkins, the author of The God Delusion, called those who believe in a god, people with an imaginary friend. Christopher Hitchens’ recent book God is Not Great is another such divinity-buster. As a person who believes deeply in the god of her own understanding, I am feeling celebratory of these god-busters. For the most part, if you read their work carefully, these writers really aren’t dissing God; they’re dissing organized religion.

Universal Rights Diamond Jubilee
Dr. Corso asserts that Garry Kasparov's idea for "a global Magna Carta" already exists in the sixty year old Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

No Peace? Know Peace
U. S. President John F. Kennedy called Dag Hammarskjöld “the greatest statesman of our century.” Mr. Hammarskjöld was the second Secretary-General of the United Nations. Not only was he a Swedish diplomat, but he was also a Christian mystic. His diary, Markings, is a wonderful taste of one man’s spiritual journey.

Peace Room
This article exemplifies Dr. Susan Corso’s pithy and inspiring writing on spirituality and peace. Four topics, interesting quotations and a beautiful suggestion in 300 words.

The Light of Peace
Choose your evening. Include family and friends. Make the time for ritual. Ritual serves the purpose of stopping our always-going lives.

Seeking to Sow Peace
Rev. Jesse Jennings, writing in Science of Mind magazine, says, “The world is seeking to sow peace, not just as the ending of open hostilities, but as a durable, perpetual field of play in which mutual respect and understanding are the norm.” I liked his idea particularly since it gives the world a soul. “The world itself is seeking to sow peace . . . .” Delicious.