On September 21, 1981, the United Nations declared an International Day of Peace. In 2002, the General Assembly officially declared September 21 as the permanent date for this momentous occasion.

As a habit then, I believe that peace starts within, within our own hearts and souls. World peace will only be a reality when we find ourselves at peace individually. We can make this happen one moment at a time. I don’t know anyone that rides the Love Train 24/7 – 365 days a year, but we can begin the journey together and find ways to embrace the peace and love. 

One morning a few days ago, I woke with two tunes going through my head. One was a line from the song by John Lennon – “all we are saying is give peace a chance”. It repeated incessantly. It was overlaid by another tune and the following poem, which I wrote and share with you today –

I feel love in every day; I feel love in every way

I feel love deep in my heart, in every day there’s a brand new start.

I feel the peace flowing through my soul I feel the love that makes me whole

I feel peace I know I’m free I feel that peace deep inside of me

I feel peace of ages past; I feel that peace – I’m home at last

I feel the peace flowing through my soul I feel the love that makes me whole

I feel peace I know I’m free I feel that peace deep inside of me

I feel peace of ages past I feel that peace – I’m home at last 

I won’t kid you and say that I always feel this way. In fact, I’ve really begun to understand that the more I think I know, the further there is to go.

Nevertheless, it is a start and it is part of what allows me to know moments of total freedom. Something so ingrained that I know no one can take it from me. That if I “lose” it – it’s because I’ve chosen to give it up.

Thank you all for being part of my journey to freedom!

Love,

Kira

For others – it may simply be a new day. A new opportunity to see God’s beauty.

Wherever you find yourself today – may God bless you.

Below is a poem I’ve written for today. Enjoy and — thanks for reading.

Love,
Kira

Is over the rainbow so far away – or is it here, now, today?
Are we fighting for something we already have inside?
Or will we stand in the light and no longer hide?

Words like freedom, peace, joy and love,
Are gifts deep within—gifts free from above.

Take a moment today and let love fill your heart
See the miracle you are—a true work of art

Share a smile with a child, see through their eyes
The beauty of now and the sheer joy we so prize

May blessings be yours—may they fill you with song.
Let your voice ring out clear—sing it loud, sing it strong.