Opening Breath and Affirmation:
Take a deep breath and say, I will be Nonviolent by reminding myself I am a smart and beautiful person with special gifts to share with the world.
Quote of the Day:
"The real patriot is the person who is not afraid to criticize the defective policies of the country in which they live." –Joseph J. Fahey
Today in Social Movement History:
On February 12, 1809 Charles Darwin author of Origin of Species was born.
Nonviolent Word of the Day:
LAWS, JUST VS. UNJUST – A distinction made in deciding to engage in civil disobedience. A just law is created by both a majority and minority, and is binding on both. An unjust law is created by a majority that is binding on the minority, when the minority has no voice in creating the law. Dr. King said, “A just law is a man-made code that squares with moral law or the law of God. An unjust law is a code that is out of harmony with moral law…One who breaks an unjust law must do so openly, lovingly and with a willingness to accept the penalty.”
Activity of the Day:
Think about all the laws that are around you. Ask someone near to you to share their perspective about laws. Make a list of helpful laws and a list of unhelpful laws.
Respond:
Write or draw about the first time you broke the law or saw someone else break the law.
