INNER PEACE AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS

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“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

- Gandhi

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BE THE CHANGE MODEL

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How To Create Long Lasting Change

Inner Peace

Social Movements

= Individual and Societal Transformation

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WHAT IS INNER PEACE?

Mindfulness?

Inner Strength?

Serenity?

Tranquility?

Calmness?

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Thoughts on Peace

“Do not blindly believe what others say. See for yourself what brings contentment, clarity and

peace. That is the path for you to follow.”

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WHAT’S THE BUZZ.. ABOUT INNER PEACE?

Let’s Find Out!

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STEPS TO INNER PEACE

Awareness...Self Confidence...

Meaning...

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AWARENESS

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SELF CONFIDENCE

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Meaning

Link Up Here

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Different Methods

Meditation

“When we speak of meditation, it is important for you to know that this is not

some weird cryptic activity, as our popular culture might have it. It does not involve

becoming some kind of zombie, vegetable, self-absorbed narcissist, navel gazer,

“space cadet,” cultist, devotee, mystic, or Eastern philosopher. Meditation is simply

about being yourself and knowing something about who that is.”

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Different Methods

Prayer

Being in Nature

Walking

CAUTION: Must indulge your thoughts not avoid them

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Activity

Find a quiet place

Take your time

Avoid distractions

Dig deep into your thoughts

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What about social

movements?

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SOCIAL MOVEMENTS

Unity Compassion Equality

Leaders and participants must cultivate an

atmosphere of peace and civility which is only possible

when they have peace within themselves.

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As Lenses

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Dr. Martin Luther King,

Jr.1960’s Civil Rights

Movement

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Bayard Rustin

Advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr.

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GandhiLeader of Satyagraha

Movement

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Aung San Suu Kyi

Political Prisoner

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Inner Peace Through Social Movements

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You Got to Move

Video

Leadership

Empowerment

Voice

Accomplishment

Solidarity

Inner Peace: Awareness, Self Esteem, Meaning

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Youth United For Change

Youth Led

Address Local Issues

“It helped me see my potential, that I was worth something.” - Brandon, YUC Member

“I was never outspoken. Now, I stand up for my beliefs.” - Derrick, YUC Member

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Movements on Campus

“I want to thank those who are posting the ‘timely warning’ letters across campus. This is a great response and good nonviolent social change practice... The question is now what? It could be a time to invite some folks to speak out or speak up.” - Dean Johnson

• How do you think being a part of this movement affects people here on campus?

• How has it affected you if you’ve been involved? If you haven’t been involved?

• How does being part of a movement connect to your idea of inner peace?

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What Changes Will You Make?

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