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                             Day 63 ~  April 2 ~ Release

Quotes
“The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up
 on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.”
 ~ Anna Quindlen

 
“We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned,
 so as to accept the life that is waiting for us.
”
~ Joseph Campbell


“Holding on is believing that there’s only a past; letting go is knowing that there’s a future.” ~ Daphne Rose Kingma

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2015 Gandhi Garlanding event
Quote
"Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure."
~ Oprah Winfrey

Reflection
Make room for what is here in this present moment, release the hurts and resentments and mistakes of the past and be present to the nonviolent presence you are right here right now. In the presence of a man or woman in whom all fear has been released, no one can be afraid. This is the power of true nonviolence, as we can see in the life of Gandhi and King. Because they had released all hostility, they were a profound force for peace. Release the weight of your past, the judgments of yourself and others, and be the change you wish to see. You really do make a difference in our world.


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City of Edmonton, Peace Pole display
Affirmation
Today I am excited by the idea that in every moment I can choose to release my habitual identity in favour of “the possible me.”
Daily Action
Reflect back on how far you have come during this 64 day journey. Release the idea that World Peace is not possible by acknowledging that you really do make a difference.

Action for Teens
Today, look back on how far you have come during this 64 day practice of nonviolence. Make a list of what you need to release in order to be a more nonviolent person. Is it your temper, your impatience, your judgmental attitude? Release what is no longer serving you, and make new commitments to yourself to be more peaceful and loving. Know that you truly make a difference in the world.
Action for Children

If you are holding a grudge against someone who hurt you in the past, today is a good day to let go of it. Surprise that person by doing or saying something nice to him/her.

Quotes
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” ~ Lao Tzu 

- “It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful.” ~ Alan Cohen


"You can’t move forward if you’re still hanging on." ~ Sue Fitzmaurice

"To let go is to release the images and emotions, the grudges and fears, the clingings and disappointments of the past that bind our spirit."
~ Jack Kornfield

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Trisha Danielle Ko Sia, age 9, Philippines
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  • HOME
  • SEASON FOR NONVIOLENCE
    • Letters of Hope
    • Ideas for Educators
    • 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 13 - Reverence
      • Day 16 - February 14 - Gratitude
      • Day 17 - February 15 - Integrity
      • Day 18 - February 16 - Freedom
      • Day 19 - February 17 - Acceptance
      • Day 20 - February 18 - Self-Forgiveness
      • Day 21 - February 19 - Inspiration
    • Week 4 Themes >
      • Day 22 - February 20 - Mission
      • Day 23 - February 21 - Prayer
      • Day 24 - February 22 - Harmony
      • Day 25 - February 23 - Friendliness
      • Day 26 - February 24 - Respect
      • Day 27 - February 25 - Generosity
      • Day 28 - February 26 - Listening
    • Week 5 Themes >
      • Day 29 - February 27 - Forgiveness
      • Day 30 - February 28 - Amends
      • Day 31 - March 1 - Praising
      • Day 32 - March 2 - Patience
      • Day 33 - March 3 - Acknowledgement
      • Day 34 - March 4 - Love
      • Day 35 - March 5 - Understanding
    • Week 6 Themes >
      • Day 36 - March 6 - Mindfulness
      • Day 37 - March 7 - Graciousness
      • Day 38 - March 8 - Kindness
      • Day 39 - March 9 - Dialogue
      • Day 40 - March 10 - Unity
      • Day 41 - March 11 - Openness
      • Day 42 - March 12 - Accountability
    • Week 7 Themes >
      • Day 43 - March 13 - Uniqueness
      • Day 44 - March 14 - Cooperation
      • Day 45 - March 15 - Mastery
      • Day 46 - March 16 - Compassion
      • Day 47 - March 17 - Disarmament
      • Day 48 - March 18 - Ecology
      • Day 49 - March 19 - Honour
    • Week 8 Themes >
      • Day 50 - March 20 - Choice
      • Day 51 - March 21 - Advocacy
      • Day 52 - March 22 - Equality
      • Day 53 - March 23 - Action
      • Day 54 - March 24 - Giving
      • Day 55 - March 25 - Responsibility
      • Day 56 - March 26 - Self-Sufficiency
    • Week 9 Themes >
      • Day 57 - March 27 - Service
      • Day 58 - March 28 - Citizenship
      • Day 59 - March 29 - Intervention
      • Day 60 - March 30 - Witnessing
      • Day 61 - March 31 - Peace
      • Day 62 - April 1 - Commitment
      • Day 63 - April 2 - Release
    • Week 10 Themes >
      • Day 64 - April 3 - Celebration
      • April 4th - In Closing
  • EVENTS
    • Savita Shah Award 2025
  • OUR HISTORY
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  • Get Involved
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  • More Information
    • 80 KM for 80 years: Pugwash to Truro Peace Walk
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