Soul of Nonviolence - The Eternal Law
This week’s episode begins with a moment of centering that invites you to be a friend to yourself. From that space, consider this quote from Martin Luther King, paired with a Buddhist quote that echoes: “Hatred is not appeased by hatred. Hatred is appeased by love alone. This is the Eternal Law.”
Join Veronica in exploring the eternal law that has proven to be true time and time again: how hatred self-perpetuates, and how looking inward can empower us to make different, more effective choices for change. Consider the power of communication, and how you can change the channel on your inner radio to end negative feelings and build connections instead.
The solution to enmity is right in front of us: begin by practicing self-love and compassion, then extend it to the situation and to the person you see as your enemy. Practice making the decision to walk in a different direction.
This Week’s Quote
“Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction.”