Peace Prayer for Russia and Ukraine

     I have noticed that this blog has received many views from Russia in recent weeks. I like to think these views are from Russians who want to build bridges of peace and oneness with their neighbors in Ukraine. It is my belief that most Russians disagree with Putin's decision to wage war on Ukraine, and would like to see peace between their nations. This altar is for you, the Russians who are looking at my blog, and for your Ukrainian neighbors who are longing and praying for peace. 

    The blue vase of yellow flowers on the altar represents the Ukrainian flag, while the red, white, and blue candles represent the flag of Russia. 

    Hanging on the little tree is an ornament made in Russia and a necklace made by a Ukrainian artist. At the base of the tree sits an egg painted by a Ukrainian. Here is a close-up of that egg: 

     Also on the table is a set of Russian stacking dolls and a bowl given to me by a niece who attended graduate school in Moscow. The card proclaiming "Peace on Earth" was made by another niece and artist, Hannah Harvester.

    As I was arranging this peace altar I felt tears sting my eyes. I feel the pain and suffering of the Russians and Ukrainians who have been forced into a war against each other. Let there be peace between Russia and Ukraine. Let it begin today. 

Loving All the Children

    Look at the faces on these two little boys. Can you love them without knowing who they are? Does it matter if they are naughty or well-behaved? Could they be naughty because they don't feel loved?

    The little boy on the left is Donald Trump, and the boy on the right is Vladimir Putin.  I am trying hard to love and forgive these two people. It is difficult to do, so I have decided to picture them as little boys, before they had the opportunity to create havoc in the world. Now I can pray for them and love their inner child - the part of them that was created in God's image.

    Why am I trying to love these two people? It is because I believe the world is on the cusp of the Era of Peace and we need all of humanity to be a part of this transition. Many modern-day prophets are telling us  there are now more people than ever before who are in alignment with the will of God. Using our free will to choose divine will is the way to free humanity from the fallen state we have lived in for too many millennia. 

    Of course the world is still full of rebellious souls - the ones who keep violence and mayhem in the headlines and make us think that the world will never be at peace. When we let these people fill us with fear and anger we are doing our part to delay the coming of the new golden age. They need our love and forgiveness so that they will realize they are One with every other person in the world. When a man hurts another person he also hurts himself and everyone else. The more we can love those recalcitrant souls, the closer they will come to recognizing they are part of the Divine Oneness. 

    There may be many people in your life or in the News that you fear and hate. I suggest that you try to picture them as children, when they were more loveable, and send love to those little people. 

    Jesus said: "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44). To understand the importance of loving your enemies, you might want to listen to this guided meditation: Era of Peace.