When we watch the evening news or read our favorite blogs about current events, especially events that occur sometimes on the exact opposite side of the world, it is understandable that we would feel detached and distanced from those events. An irony of a world that allows us to know with great detail what is happening so far away is that we can be

We are only a few weeks removed from the most recent terrorist attacks receiving worldwide attention—those in Paris and San Bernadino, California. And how long before we hear news of the next mass shooting in the United States? These sad realities have taken on an inevitability, and our world seems poised on the precipice of something unprecedent

If you are like the rest of us, you are always in need of a small gift for someone -- whether it is a holiday gift, a gift for a co-worker, a teacher gift or something to give someone to welcome them to the neighborhood or thank them for their kindness. It is helpful to have small yet meaningful gifts on hand to be able to share when there is an op

Do we really and truly believe in the possibility of peace and the sanctity of life? We would all like to think so. But when our world is seemingly falling apart due to incessant war, political machinations, and the constant threat of violence, it is often incredibly difficult to find reasons for hope and to be positive. But there are benefits to d

With all of the recent violence, pain, suffering and turmoil in the world, many of us are left feeling discouraged, upset and extremely unsettled. Our world faces many new challenges these days, and nearly everyday there are stories of bloodshed, hate and evil. We are facing a new type of war and it is important to find and share strength where we

Family and friends can be difficult to buy for year after year and by early December panic tends to set in with all that is left to do as the holidays quickly approach. What if you could knock out all of the rest of your holiday shopping on in one transaction? Even better, what if the gift you purchased was beautiful and had meaning behind it? Sold

Whether we are aware of it or not, we are affected and influenced by the omnipresence of symbols in our lives. Whether it’s the balance and strength of opposing forces communicated by the yin yang symbol or a red octagon that causes us to immediately understand “Stop” or a more academic understanding of the historic misuse of the swastika, sy

"Words have both the power to destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change the world." Buddha If you were born in the late 70s or early 80s, then you’ve probably heard the “sticks and stones” quote a time or two. You know, “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Read Full Post

If you are not familiar with the PEACE AND LIFE brand, here is an overview. The PEACE AND LIFE symbol was created by a woman who is simply not ready to accept that war and conflict are the future of our country and our world. She designed the PEACE AND LIFE symbol to be a collaborative symbol of the sign for peace and the biblical sign for life. To

In a world filled with violence, conflict, suffering and turmoil, it is often difficult to remember what binds us all together -- life. It is a true gift that as humans we can give life to another, but all too often, when the violence, conflict and suffering take over and lives are instead taken. One small thing that we can all do to help promote l

There are many ambassadors of peace in our history, perhaps none quite as iconic as Mahatma Gandhi. He lived from 1869-1948 and was the driving force behind India’s movement to independence. He also inspired peaceful movements for civil rights and freedom all over the world. He inspired many other leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and is known

Since the discovery of the first cave drawings to the more sophisticated, modern, but still ancient yin yang, to the peace sign of the twentieth century, the power of the symbol is an integral part of the human experience. Symbols help us make connections between actual experience and the abstractions that help us make progress as individuals, comm