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                          Day 35 ~  March 5th ~ Understanding

Quotes
“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”
~ Tony Robbins

“Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.”
~ Mahatma Gandhi

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2014 Gandhi Summer Institute, University of Alberta
Reflection
Imagine what it’s like to “walk in another person’s shoes”. The skill of understanding others helps us relate to what people might feel in a certain situation and that also allows us to make sense of how they might react. Understanding how others feel, act, and react helps us build better relationships.  Understanding helps us to develop the compassion which is needed to add to a culture of nonviolence.

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Kavya Nagalakunta, age 14, UAE
Peace Pals International
Affirmation
Even the most hard-to-fathom behaviour can be explained by a constellation of beliefs, events, reactions, and circumstances. Today I seek this deeper level of understanding.
Daily Action
When you find yourself disagreeing with someone, focus on understanding what they are saying – and why. Listen compassionately to them and tell them what you understand them to be saying.  With empathy, say clearly and quietly what you believe to be true.

Action for Teens
People who are good at understanding others are usually good listeners. We can fall into the trap of so earnestly wanting to get our point across, we forget to listen to the person we are speaking to. During your conversations today, instead of letting words go in one ear and out the other, take time to hear what the other person is saying. 

Action for Children
Today, try to “put yourself in someone else’s shoes” to help you understand why they may be acting the way they are.

Quotes
“When you understand, you cannot help but love.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh 


 “Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding.”
~ Albert Einstein


“Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.” ~
Marie Curie


"Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving." ~ Dale Carnegie


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Moscow Ballet ballerina, Olena Nalyvaiko, performing at Edmonton's 2015 U.N. International Day of Peace Celebration

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Inspirational Video:  "Empathy...Standing in Someone Else's Shoes"
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      • Day 1 - January 30 - Courage
      • Day 2 - January 31 - Smiling
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      • Day 8 - February 6 - Healing
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      • Day 15 - February 13th - Reverence
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      • Day 17 - February 15th - Integrity
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      • Day 19 - February 17th - Acceptance
      • Day 20 - February 18th - Self-Forgiveness
      • Day 21 - February 19th - Inspiration
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      • Day 22 - February 20th - Mission
      • Day 23 - February 21st - Prayer
      • Day 24 - February 22nd - Harmony
      • Day 25 - February 23rd - Friendliness
      • Day 26 - February 24th - Respect
      • Day 27 - February 25th - Generosity
      • Day 28 - February 26th - Listening
    • Week 5 Themes >
      • Day 29 - February 27th - Forgiveness
      • Day 30 - February 28th - Amends
      • Day 31 - March 1st - Praising
      • Day 32 - March 2nd - Patience
      • Day 33 - March 3rd - Acknowledgement
      • Day 34 - March 4th - Love
      • Day 35 - March 5th - Understanding
    • Week 6 Themes >
      • Day 36 - March 6th - Mindfulness
      • Day 37 - March 7th - Graciousness
      • Day 38 - March 8th - Kindness
      • Day 39 - March 9th - Dialogue
      • Day 40 - March 10th - Unity
      • Day 41 - March 11th - Openness
      • Day 42 - March 12th - Accountability
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      • Day 43 - March 13th - Uniqueness
      • Day 44 - March 14th - Cooperation
      • Day 45 - March 15th - Mastery
      • Day 46 - March 16th - Compassion
      • Day 47 - March 17th - Disarmament
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