Nourish (verb): 1. provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition; 2. keep (a feeling or belief) in one's mind, typically for a long time.
Synonyms: sustain, cherish, nurture, foster, promote
Prairiewoods, Hiawatha, IA
And now, in the context of peace…
nourish: to provide substances needed for peace; or to maintain a commitment to peacebuilding for the long haul.
How can we nourish ourselves for the duration? Peace asks us to make these choices each day… with each beat of our heart, stitch by stitch, and step by step.
“Substances” that sustain us on the path of peace.
Food, creative acts, mindful movement, music, hydration, time with nature, relationships,
and rest … all ways to nourish.
A potluck charcuterie board, Prairie Horizons Farm, MN
Peace nugget #14
Certain types of music can fill me up… the richness of an orchestra,“where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts,” the unison of the strings, the vibration of sound achieved with a Gregorian chant, or a connection to the here of far, far away with the playfulness of a fiddle.
Let’s nourish our peace-travelling beings with a bit of music today. I’ve selected a few of my favorites and provided you with links. There will be ads so if that’s distracting, try searching for these artists on your preferred way to stream music.
George Winston: December
Max Richter in Concert: Reimagining Vivaldi
Ólafur Arnalds, Live at Sydney Opera House
Pentatonix, The Sound of Silence
Sara Thomsen, Rhapsody of Rest (scroll down to find this song; no ads)
What music nourishes you?
How can music inspire peace in the world?
Breckon Sands, Yell, Shetland. Summer 2023
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What an amazing collection of “peace statements” from yesterday’s post. If you have time to read through the comments, I would highly recommend it. Inspiring, moving, heart-felt... and I would add, a few tears were shed… so much emotion.
Thank you for embracing the “manifest” post with authenticity. If the thought of writing a poem was just too much too tackle, try writing a sentence, or a few words that speak to you. Maybe today, while listening to some music you might find a few words.
And a huge thank you for the comments… you are creating a community when you post a comment and that is a key ingredient to peacebuilding. Plus, the comments/community provides sustenance so that I continue on this path.