It takes courage to remain peaceful in the face of aggression. An insult or harsh word can feel like an attack and trigger an aggressive response in return. This will only add to the violence in the world. Instead, when I have courage, I can hold my inner peace and discover the power to tolerate a bit of inner discomfort in the name of greater gain: peace.
Today let me have the courage to remain peaceful.
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