Opening Breath and Affirmation:
Take a deep breath, I will be Nonviolent by NOT bullying and seeking help for someone in need.
Quote of the Day:
"Peace is the feeling knowing the sun will come out even while its raining." –Judith, age 11
Today in Social Movement History:
On March 19, 2003 the United States invaded Iraq. Millions protested worldwide, and a generation of activists were conscientized.
Nonviolent Word of the Day:
SAVING FACE – Offering an adversary an alternative course of action which spares him or her embarrassment.
Activity of the Day:
It is important to keep our bodies healthy, so we can participate for a long time in the public movement for nonviolent social change. For this reason, find a stopwatch, and for 30 seconds each do the following activities, with 20 jumping jacks in between each one. Please modify the following exercises to fit your needs if you are disabled or differently-abled.
1. rolling head
2. touching toes
3. reaching up to the sky on tip-toe
4. spread feet apart and reach down left
5. keep feet apart and reach down right
6. roll right ankle while standing on your left foot
7. roll left ankle while standing on your right foot
8. roll shoulders in circles to the front
9. roll shoulders in circles to the back.
10. hip circles right and left
11. Any other simple movement you can think of!
