Opening Breath and Affirmation:
Take a deep breath and say, I will be Nonviolent by doing something HELPFUL for someone else.
Quote of the Day:
"It is the nature of a prophet that s/he rarely experiences the fulfillment of their goals in their own time. Rather their words of warning and insight burn deeply into the collective conscience of their society, from whence they may rise as moral guides for later, better-prepared, and more-receptive generations." –Charles DeBenedetti, about Peace Heroes
Today in Social Movement History:
On February 19, 1991 6 thousand in Brisbane, Australia, rally against the US-led war in the Persian Gulf.
Nonviolent Word of the Day:
MORAL SUASION – Appealing to the moral beliefs of an adversary or the public to convince the adversary to change behavior or attitudes.
Activity of the Day:
Share with a partner about a time that you won an argument, fair and square. What type of reasons did you use? Did you use moral suasion?
Respond:
To close, take another deep breath and repeat the affirmation.
