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Catherine
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Celebrating Birthdays Part Dos
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ICHAD 6TH SUMMER REBUILDING WORK CAMP July 15 – July 28, 2008
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Be Strong - Speak True - Spread the Peace
Profile Information
- My personal story:
- Not a lot to tell. I live with my husband, two dogs and a cat in a small, rural town near Grand Rapids Michigan. Since the Camp David Accords, I have felt a deep concern for the Middle East, especially Israel & Palestine. I traveled to Palestine in the fall of 2007(and again in 2008) and was profoundly affected.
So why Israel / Palestine? I beleive that God writes "our concern" on our hearts and gives us the gifts to pursue that concern if we choose to (it took 10+ years for me to decide to listen). Israel / Palestine is the concern God wrote on my heart. Why not the "dirt in my own back yard"? I beleive that God's plan is for us to all be connected - all of our concerns together form a web of caring that can heal the world.
- Why I want peace:
- All souls yearn for the light and we carry that light within us. By coming together in peace and love we can illuminate the world.
- Interests and activities:
- kayaking, camping, geocaching, the outdoors, connecting with people, photography
- Something you didn't know about me:
- I am a Quaker
- How I found mepeace.org:
- Google search
- What I want to achieve here:
- I want to connect with others that value peace and human dignity. I hope to contribute to the conversation and share my experiences.
- Do you promise to respect others and our guidelines and not spam?
- Yes
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Palestine Trip 2007
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Scenes from my life
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Favorite Quotes and Sayings
Telling the truth is easy...the hard part is knowing what the truth is...
If the world is ever going to come to peace, humanity can not be recognized on a case by case basis.
The opposite of Life is not Death - It is indifference.
The humble, meek, merciful, just, pious, and devout souls are everywhere of one religion; and when death has taken off the mask, they will know one another, though the divers liveries they wear here make them strangers. - William Penn (Quaker)
Incite Hope
Compassion is Revolution
Be an outlaw – love wastefully!
You can't shake the hand of the devil, and say you were just kidding.
HumanKind: Be Both
Sometimes the safest thing is to take a risk.
If the world is ever going to come to peace, humanity can not be recognized on a case by case basis.
The opposite of Life is not Death - It is indifference.
The humble, meek, merciful, just, pious, and devout souls are everywhere of one religion; and when death has taken off the mask, they will know one another, though the divers liveries they wear here make them strangers. - William Penn (Quaker)
Incite Hope
Compassion is Revolution
Be an outlaw – love wastefully!
You can't shake the hand of the devil, and say you were just kidding.
HumanKind: Be Both
Sometimes the safest thing is to take a risk.
Catherine's Blog
Mother's Day
Posted on May 12, 2008 at 3:51am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Today Americans celebrate Mother's Day. Today is also the day when Mothers here, from all walks of life, take a moment to stand for peace. We remember the words of Julia Ward Howe. Although this was written in 1870, in response to the Civil War, unfortunately this statement rings true today. I think Julia would be disappointed with us...
Mother's Day Proclamation - 1870
by Julia Ward Howe
Arise then...women of this day!
Arise, all women who have… Continue
Mother's Day Proclamation - 1870
by Julia Ward Howe
Arise then...women of this day!
Arise, all women who have… Continue
Drop by drop, we can change the world.
Posted on April 25, 2008 at 6:12am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I heard this read the other day and it brought me to tears. Hope is a hard thing to come by and I struggle everyday with the feelings that I need to do more - be more. This reminded me that drop by drop, small efforts DO matter.
A Tiny Drop of Water
Author: Bob Perks
A tiny drop of water washed away the land and buildings fell, floating away with other people's dreams.
Roadways planned and formed by huge machines and men who sweat and hammer the world into… Continue
A Tiny Drop of Water
Author: Bob Perks
A tiny drop of water washed away the land and buildings fell, floating away with other people's dreams.
Roadways planned and formed by huge machines and men who sweat and hammer the world into… Continue
Why I am here ---- Why am I here?
Posted on March 15, 2008 at 8:20pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
When I found this community, I had been looking for some time to find a place where real ideas for peace would be discussed, with compassion and open hearts. I had looked at communities on My Space, Facebook and others. What I saw were people that were only there to argue that their “side” was good and the “other” evil - Not a path for creative reconciliation. I can find this all around me, in the ‘real world’, so I was seeking a space where I could ‘breath’, where I could ‘recharge’ my spirit,… Continue
What's so funny about Peace, Justice and security?
Posted on March 10, 2008 at 3:00am 7 Comments 0 Likes
I have been wrestling with the concept of peace with justice. Rationally, I understand that a peace without justice is not a real peace. It would be a detente, but not really peace. On the other hand, when the word justice is used like a flag, it feels like a threat to "the other". They wonder "what do you mean by justice?", "Do I need to give up my home, my way of life, my security?" I agree that justice has to be the endgame, but to demand it up front is very similar to demanding "security"… Continue
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i picked in Kalkilia area, it is not far from my house. Few years ago also near Ariel (don't remember the name of the village).
Enjoyed it very much
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2) Your comment prompted me to check the Skype system requirements and it states - broadband is best (well it would) but doesn't state that a dial-up precludes you from participating....so there's hope yet!!!
Anyway, I think there are many very interesting people across this site with good intentions and I hope I can help in some way with your aims....
All the best,
Pete
I just put 61 photos of the Big Hug of Jerusalem on Mepeace.
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