“It is always too soon to quit”

                            (Norman V. Peale)

One of the thousand reasons why I love Earth

As every human being on Earth I also have my bad days . But this one, particular day was extremely dreadful. It seemed that nothing could possibly go right and nothing would help me get better. I tried all kinds of nice things that usually can cheer me up. But this time nothing worked, not even my favorite song, not even my favorite activity. Every single task I did gave me bad outcome or it made me have this really weird numb feeling, when you absolutely don’t care what happens around you or with you.

So there I was, cycling with my bicycle in this so common huge wind which of course was in to my face all the way back home, and then suddenly it started to rain – heavily , which of course was in to my face because of the wind. That was just another thing that made my day much more blue than it was already before. I wanted to give up on everything. I was tired.

I stopped by the shop, bought the things I needed for home and got on my bicycle. Wet and angry I cycled home. I stopped by the lights and waited  for the green light to turn on, which usually takes a lot of time. But that’s when I realize, that it’s barely raining and the sun is coming out of the clouds showing the one of the beautiful creation of nature – the rainbow, but not just one rainbow but the triple rainbow.

It was first time in my life that I saw three rainbows-  all seven colors so bright and magnificent in each rainbow one after another. It took my breath  away. As some of my friends would say -  I was blown away. I missed my green light but I did not care. I was so amazed.  How many times in your life can you see such a beauty? I was so happy that I saw something so fantastic.

The triple rainbow made me forget my sadness, my anger and me being completely wet and instead leaving joy, amazement and heart full of smiles. It seemed like the rainbows would have found some kind of switch in me. Click, and you are happy humans being again.

I am so happy that I live on this magnificent Earth

Love  and hugs for everyone

Ellie



“Meeting of Minds”

What is amazing about the peace is that everyone can have it, everyone can make it, everyone can help others to reach it. But it is always starts within you and when you have that and you open your heart to others -  peace grows. There is nothing more beautiful to see, than people who have love, joy and happiness in their hearts, one of the most essential things for growing peace.

What I adore about working or correctly would be volunteering in Lioba School Voor Vrede (Lioba School for Peace) organization which is located in Lioba monastery area, is that not only you can see the monastery life (well part of it) but you can also find an inspiration, spend  time in prayers or in silence but also free your spirit in dance or in the other nice workshops that are possible here (but about them, maybe, some other time).

 What I wanted to share that this weekend, here in School Voor Vrede, is happening, in my opinion, one of the best weekends which, again in my opinion, is great step towards peace not only within you but also bigger than that.  From 11^th till 13^th of May here will be “Meeting of Minds weekend- The mystical experience in religion and InterFaith Worship”  It is about that people from different groups of ages and different religious backgrounds coming together to share their experiences, there is also going to be variety of lectures and interactive meetings with inspirations from dance and arts and lot’s more witch will all conclude with Interfaith Service on Sunday.

Well this is truly amazing. Imagine how much possibilities there are for peace to grow. All these different people coming together, live together, share and experience all kinds of things together- the ones they know and the ones they about to get familiar with. I think it is great opportunity to let go the stereotypes and actually get to know the other person, the other religions, see other perspectives, have a respect for other things, open your heart for new kind of communication. 

I am so excited to find out what this weekend will bring and to see how great example it can show to others who are ready for growing bigger peace.

Much Love

Ellie