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                      Day 55 ~  March 25th ~ Responsibility

Quotes
“In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.” ~ The Great Law of the Haudenosaunee

“The world is not dangerous because of those who do harm, but because of those who look at it without doing anything.”
~ Albert Einstein


“Responsibility does not only lie with the leaders of our countries or with those who have been appointed or elected to do a particular job. It lies with each of us individually.” ~ The Dalai Lama

Reflection
Responsibility means being accountable for what we think, say, and do. It means choosing to design a life that honors our values and purpose.
Personal responsibility begins from the inside and moves outward. We must begin by taking responsibility for our thoughts, choices, and reactions. Then we can be responsible for the circumstances we create in our world.
A philosophy of personal responsibility allows you to live from an inner core of integrity. It will bring a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment and contribute to a culture of peace and nonviolence. (Steve Brunkhorst)

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

Affirmation
The quality of my community starts with me. Whatever I am today is the result of what I have thought, spoken, and done in all the previous moments before now. The responsibility for both present and future is in my own hands.
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Gandhi Youth Conference at St. Joseph's High School, Edmonton, Alberta
Daily Action
Bob Dylan said, “A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom.”  If there is a conflict present in your life, take responsibility for your part in the conflict and take steps towards resolving it.


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Peace Pole display, Edmonton City Hall
Action for Teens
Take responsibility for your actions today. The quality of our world depends on you. What can you do today to better the world or even just your own environment? Think of ways you can be more responsible for helping your community, family, or your friends.
Action for Children
Clean up after yourself without being asked. Put your toys away and tidy up your room.
Quotes
“The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

“A lot of people are waiting for Martin Luther King or Mahatma Gandhi to come back - but they are gone. We are it. It is up to us. It is up to you.”
~ Marian Wright Edelman


"Our greatest responsibility is to be good ancestors." ~  Jonas Salk


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  • Home
  • OUR HISTORY
  • OUR TEAM
  • Events
    • Gandhi Memorial 2023
    • TRC Reading Club 2022
    • Savita Shah Award 2022
    • Events List
  • Season for Nonviolence
    • About the Season
    • Ideas for teachers
    • Week 1 Themes >
      • Day 1 - January 30 - Courage
      • Day 2 - January 31 - Smiling
      • Day 3 - February 1 - Appreciation
      • Day 4 - February 2 - Caring
      • Day 5 - February 3 - Believing
      • Day 6 - February 4 - Simplicity
      • Day 7 - February 5 - Education
    • Week 2 Themes >
      • Day 8 - February 6 - Healing
      • Day 9 - February 7 - Dreaming
      • Day 10 - February 8 - Faith
      • Day 11 - February 9 - Contemplation
      • Day 12 - February 10 - Groundedness
      • Day 13 - February 11 - Creativity
      • Day 14 - February 12 - Humility
    • Week 3 Themes >
      • Day 15 - February 13th - Reverence
      • Day 16 - February 14th - Gratitude
      • Day 17 - February 15th - Integrity
      • Day 18 - February 16th - Freedom
      • Day 19 - February 17th - Acceptance
      • Day 20 - February 18th - Self-Forgiveness
      • Day 21 - February 19th - Inspiration
    • Week 4 Themes >
      • 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
    • Week 7 Themes >
      • 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
      • Day 48 - March 18th - Ecology
      • Day 49 - March 19th - Honour
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      • Day 50 - March 20th - Choice
      • Day 51 - March 21st - Advocacy
      • Day 52 - March 22nd - Equality
      • Day 53 - March 23rd - Action
      • Day 54 - March 24th - Giving
      • Day 55 - March 25th - Responsibility
      • Day 56 - March 26th - Self-Sufficiency
    • Week 9 Themes >
      • Day 57 - March 27th - Service
      • Day 58 - March 28th - Citizenship
      • Day 59 - March 29th - Intervention
      • Day 60 - March 30th - Witnessing
      • Day 61 - March 31st - Peace
      • Day 62 - April 1st - Commitment
      • Day 63 - April 2nd - Release
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      • April 4th - In Closing
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