AFFIRMATIONS FOR NON-VIOLENCE TOWARD SELF

                              Today, I contemplate Mahatma Gandhi’s statement                                “Be the Change You Wish to See in the World.”

Today, I reflect on what peace means to me.

Today, I eliminate all self-deprecating joking and sarcasm.

                        Today, I affirm my value and worth with positive "self talk" and                    refuse to put myself down.

Today, I strive to learn from my mistakes without self criticism or judgment.

Today, I forgive myself.

Today, I practice self-compassion.

                        Today, I let go of one thought or behavior that no longer serves                    my highest concept of myself.

Today, I live in the present moment and release the past.

Today, I find one way to “treat” myself to a peace-filled experience.

AFFIRMATIONS FOR NON-VIOLENCE IN CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS

Today, I cause a ripple effect of good by an act of kindness toward another.

Today, I choose to be aware of what I talk about and I refuse to gossip.

Today, I hold no one hostage to the past, seeing each as a work in process.

                      Today, I reflect on whom I need to forgive and take at least one step                in that direction.

                     Today, I practice compassion and forgiveness by apologizing to               someone whom I have hurt

                     Today, I make a conscious effort to smile at someone whom I have               held a grudge against.

Today, I take time to tell a family member or friend how much they mean to me.

AFFIRMATIONS FOR NON-VIOLENCE IN MY COMMUNICATON

Today, I tell the truth and speak honestly from the heart.

                 Today, I speak with kindness, respect, and patience to every person with             whom I commmunicate.

Today, I talk less and listen more.

Today, I recognize that my words and actions directly affect others.

Today, I greet this day--everyone and everything--with openness and acceptance as if I were encountering them for the first time.

Today, I practice praise rather than criticism.

Today, I send a kind, anonymous message to someone.

AFFIRMATIONS FOR NON-VIOLENCE IN RECREATION

Today, I become aware of the violence I expose myself to on a daily basis and take steps to eliminate those sources.

Today, l turn off anything that portrays or supports violence whether on television, in the movies, or on the Internet.

Today, I chose activities for recreation that involve peace and invite others to join me in the experience.

Today, I constructively channel my anger, frustration, or jealousy into healthy physical activities (i.e., doing sit-ups,  picking up trash, taking a walk, etc).

Today I write one email or letter to friends inspiring non-violence in their choices regarding recreation.

Today, I say "No" to ideas or actions that violate me or others.

Today, I consciously choose each thought and activity and affirm peace and tranquility for myself and others.

Today I choose to compassionately encourage a child to notice and eliminate the sources of violence in his/her life.

AFFIRMATIONS FOR NON-VIOLENCE IN MY PERSPECTIVE OF OTHERS

   Today I operate from the “law of love” instead of the “law of destruction” in all my interactions with others.

Today, I look beyond stereotypes and prejudices.

Today, I strive to understand and respect another culture.

                       Today, I seek the light of divinity within all people, even in the                appearance of darkness.

Today, I take time to appreciate the people who provide me with challenges in my life, knowing they are providing me with opportunities to heal.

Today, I learn a prayer or spiritual practice from another tradition that seems strange or different to me.

Today, I know and live my Unity with all living beings!

AFFIRMATIONS FOR NON-VIOLENCE IN DAILY LIVING

Today, I drive with tolerance and patience.

Today I appreciate my boss or my teacher.

Today I smile at all whom I see.

Today, I treat the elderly I encounter with respect and dignity.

Today, I treat all children with care, knowing that I serve as a model for them.

Today, I listen with an open heart to at least one person.

Today, I interact with my family in a relaxed and peaceful manner

AFFIRMATIONS FOR NON-VIOLENCE IN WORK

Today, I see my co-workers in a new light, with understanding and compassion.

                     Today, I be open to other ways of thinking and acting that are different             from my own.

Today, I think of at least three alternate ways I can handle a situation when confronted with conflict.

Today, I work to help others resolve differences.

                   Today, I express my feeling honestly and nonviolently and with respect                 for myself and others.

Today, I set an example of a peacemaker by promoting nonviolent responses.

Today, I set the intention to approach work with peace and prepare for a week of being a light in my workplace.

AFFIRMATIONS FOR NON-VIOLENCE FOR MOTHER EARTH

Today, I take time to admire and appreciate nature.

Today, I practice nonviolence and respect for Mother Earth by making good use of her resources.

Today, I appreciate the earth's bounty and all of those who work  to make food available to me.

Today, I plant seeds--plants or constructive ideas.

              Today I practice non-violence by protecting and nurturing all life: plant, animal,          and human.

Today I donate my time or resources to nurturing life on our planet.

Today, I hold a vision of plenty for all the world's hungry and be open to guidance as to how I can help alleviate some of that hunger.

AFFIRMATIONS FOR NON-VIOLENCE IN OUR WORLD

Today, I honor all the leaders throughout the world with peace, love and prayer.

           Today, I acknowledge every human being's  fundamental right to justice, equity,          and equality.

Today, I serve humanity by dedicating myself to a vision greater than myself.

Today I celebrate Peace in the world! In my self, in my relationships, in my communication, in my perception of others, in my recreation, in my daily living, in my work, for Mother Earth, and in MY World!

 These daily affirmations for the Gandhi-King-Chavez Season for Peace and Nonviolence are brought to you courtesy of the Association for Global New Thought (www.agnt.org) and the East Bay Season of Peace (www.SNVOakland.org).

Peace on Earth in our Lifetime. The Choice is Ours.

Prayer requests

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