Peace

Peace: The Inside Story

Does peace between people begin with the peace within each individual?

Introduction

Peace – The Inside Story provides insights from Global Peace Ambassador, Prem Rawat and posits the idea that peace between people, or nations, begins with each individual finding a personal peace within. Each segment allows the reader to explore different definitions of peace, consider the concept of peace on a continuum, experience videotaped speeches, and examine the possibility of finding peace within.

INSTRUCTIONS: VIEW EACH MODULE - RESPOND TO QUESTIONS IN DISUCSSION THREAD

DISCUSSION THREAD

Post Event Evaluation Links to an external site.

1) Usual Definitions of Peace – How do most people define peace?

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Points for Discussion or Journaling:

When you hear the word ‘Peace’ what first comes to mind?
What is your definition of ‘Peace’?
In your opinion, is ‘Peace’ attainable?

DISCUSSION THREAD (click here)

2) Other Definitions of Peace – How else might you define peace?

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Points for Discussion or Journaling:

In your opinion, is there more than one definition of ‘Peace’?
How else might you define ‘Peace’?
Have you experienced peace in your life? If so, describe what it was or is like.

DISCUSSION THREAD

3) Peace Continuum – If there is more than one definition of peace, what would a peace continuum look like?

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Points for Discussion or Journaling:

In terms of this continuum, on what aspect of peace do you believe it would be best to expend most of our time and/or resources?
Where do we need the most work? Why?
In your opinion, do you believe it is possible to attain global peace if people have not attained personal peace?

DISCUSSION THREAD (click here)

4) Where Efforts Should Start - Starting with the world or with self?

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Points for Discussion or Journaling:

What do you think Tolstoy meant by the quote above?
In terms of peace, what could one do to change the world?
In terms of peace, what could one do to change self?
Is one more important than the other? Why?

DISCUSSION THREAD (click here)

5) Starting with Self – How might a personal peace be defined?

Video: Peace is. . .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6HTbxHPjkg Links to an external site. (2:44)

Points for Discussion or Journaling:

Is peace a feeling?
Is peace possible?
How do you define inner peace for yourself?
Do you believe peace is static or dynamic?

DISCUSSION THREAD (click here)

6) Personal Peace – The Inside Story

Video: The Truth About Peace (24:27)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5DBhjoJtEU Links to an external site.

Points for Discussion or Journaling:

Where do you think the feeling of peace comes from?
Do you believe that people need to feel inner peace to be complete?
What do you think is the source of turmoil in life?
Do you think it’s important for people to be reminded about peace? And if so, Why?
Do you think it’s possible for people who are imprisoned to experience peace? How?
Do you think peace can be felt inside? And if so, do you think that the feeling of peace is truly who you are? Why or Why not?

DISCUSSION THREAD (click here)

7) The World Does Not Need Peace – People do!

Video: The World Does Not Need Peace (5:28) (Transcript)

https://www.timelesstoday.tv/the-world-doesnt-need-peace Links to an external site.

Points for Discussion or Journaling:

Do you believe people have an innate need for peace?
If each individual had a personal experience of peace, would there be peace globally?
In your opinion, what can each individual do to make world peace a reality?

DISCUSSION THREAD (click here)

8) Looking: Where Does One Find Personal Peace?

Video: The Quest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vl_8lOfXQo Links to an external site. (24:19)

Points for Discussion or Journaling:

Do you have a thirst for peace in your life? If so, how do you know?
What does it mean to “be still and stop running so that peace can find you”?
What does it mean to “be conscious” in your life?

DISCUSSION THREAD (click here)

9) Finding: PEP Up and Take a PEAK!

For Groups (In-Person): PEP

Video: Peace Education Project (PEP) (6:00)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNerks2SGQ4 Links to an external site.

For Individuals (Online): PEAK

Video: An Introduction to Peace Education and Knowledge (PEAK) (3:12)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rcwoeluJ9c Links to an external site.

Points for Discussion or Journaling:

How do you think the Peace Education Project (PEP) might be of benefit to students at Mesa College?
What benefit might you derive personally from the Peace Education Program (PEP) or from the Peace Education and Knowledge (PEAK) Program?

DISCUSSION THREAD (click here)

10) Resources: How Can I Learn More? How Can I Do More?

For More Information

TimelessToday: https://www.timelesstoday.tv/ Links to an external site.

Prem Rawat: https://www.premrawat.com/ Links to an external site.

Other Local Peace Resources

Peace Resource Center of San Diego: http://www.prcsd.org/ Links to an external site.
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice: https://www.sandiego.edu/peace//institutes/ipj/peace-resources.php Links to an external site.
San Diego Veterans for Peace: https://www.sdvfp.org/links/ Links to an external site.
Office for Life, Peace and Justice - The Roman Catholic Diocese: https://www.sdcatholic.org/office-for/life-peace-and-justice/ Links to an external site.