WALKING WITH PEACE & POWER 

It can be easy to take the presence of Peace for granted. In a way, maybe this is part of its gift – Peace brings us space to enjoy Life, put our energy into fruitful practices and loving situations. In peaceful times, we open our hearts to the beauty around us and walk freely. 

In times of trouble, Peace may feel far away and we become aware of its deep importance. When it is missing, we remember how much we need it, and how we long for it. 

Many years ago the Spirits told us to meet Peace not only as the absence of conflict, but as an attitude with which to meet conflict. They also instructed Jonathan to start teaching a course about the relationship between Peace and Power. 

We have taught this many times, and learned more than we could have imagined about how Peace can be Powerful. 

They may initially seem at odds but when we engage with Power as “Kraft” rather than “makt”, as life-force rather than control, we can open to their partnership. Learning to work with Peace can help us to carry Power.

Peace is not passive, it does not mean doing nothing. It does not mean giving up our emotions or deny our wish for change.

Peace can give us the Power we need to stand up, to speak and act from a place of deep and solid connection. 

We can relate to Peace not as a destination to reach, but as a way of walking.

We can invite the Power of Peace to walk with us in the World.   

In the Danish part of the newsletter, Annette shares how once she was asked to do a Seidr to help a group demonstrating for Peace. She had a vision of “The Will for Peace” as powerful birds and received a song, part of which is:

"Under our fear there is a strength, like a mighty bird, that wants to be set free

We rise up with the will for peace, and send forth our strongest birds
Fly my bird, on wide wings! Fly where there is need for peace!
Fly over the peaks of cities and mountains! Fly with the Hope and the Will for Peace"

Read more in the Shamanic Inspiration below for ways to build a relationship with Peace

Jonathan and Zara also has a longer talk on Shamanism, Peace and Power

** SHAMANIC INSPIRATION:

Working with Peace from a Spirit-inspired perspective means we come to learn about it in ways we may not expect. 

It can be particularly helpful as a continued exploration over a longer time. By tending to a practice of power-filled Peace, it will be more available when we need it.

Even if you only take one step into Peace, you will discover something that can make a big difference in your life. 

When troubles feel huge and overwhelming, we remember to ask for help. We can be taught, by the Spirits, of the many possibilities of Peace.

We hope these intentions, for a journey or medicine walk, will help you to experience this more deeply:

• How can I open my heart to the Power of Peace?
  
  
• Please teach me more about the relationship between Peace and Power
   
• Ask for help to connect with Peace when in difficult situations