Let There Be Peace on Earth, and Let It Begin with Me.

Do you ever find yourself discouraged by the amount of conflict and hostility in the world, wishing there was more peace on earth? Or perhaps you wish for more peace in your community. And as families connect around the holidays, maybe you wish for more peace in your own family.

When we find ourselves longing for more peace, the words of a song written shortly after World War II can be helpful. The song's first line offers this insightful wisdom, "Let there be peace on Earth, and let it begin with me."

Many things in the world are beyond our control - a lesson we have all learned repeatedly during the pandemic. One thing we do have control over, though, is how we choose to show up in the world, in our relationships, and at any holiday gatherings we may be attending. Rather than waiting for others to change, we can focus on our ability to be an instrument of peace in our circles of influence.

All of us from the Wellness Compass Initiative wish each of you the happiest of holidays, filled with peace and love.