peace on earth

"What kind of peace do we seek? … Not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave. I am talking about genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living, the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and to build a better life for their children — not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women, not merely peace in our time but peace for all time."
- John F. Kennedy

peace is not the absence of war. neither is it the assurance that tomorrow will be like today. peace is the condition in which we are certain that tomorrow will be better than today, and our purpose on this earth is to create and ensure this peace. the point of existence is not to do the best you can for yourself alone, but to make life better for those around you.

if you can change the world for even just one person every day, you're doing your part. i don't mean doing what's expected of you, like paying your taxi driver. that doesn't count. hold a door for someone whose hands are full. don't just walk past someone who's dropped all their papers; help them pick them up. go above and beyond what is expected of you and you will make a difference, i guarantee it. and whatever you choose to do, do it with a smile.

in this holiday season and beyond, spread good will. the world needs more of it.