The second principle of Kingian nonviolence is" The Beloved Community is the framework of the future." This podcast explains what the Beloved Community is and what we can do to create it.

Living nonviolently means you are willing to step outside of your comfort zone when necessary. Also, people will call you weak, passive, and naive. You might lose friends or family members who don't like your views and attitudes on different issues. Are you ready for that?

We have all experienced arguments or disagreements that have quickly escalated into serious levels of violence. The results of which can be disastrous for all involved.That being, said it is important to understand the different levels of conflict and what can be done at each level to stop the rising tide of violence.

Nonviolence is not just the absence of violence. It is best understood as a way of life that honors and respects the inherent worth and dignity of all beings; seeks to resolve conflicts nonviolently and works to create a culture where one feels safe and has their basic needs meet. It is also a science, a skill and an art.

Seems after every mass shooting you hear a number of similar responses. There is "offering prayers", "This is unacceptable", "We need better gun control laws". Then there are all the theories on social media. "It's those liberal leftists" or "it's those radical conservatives." The one thing we don't hear is people talking about their own propensity for violence. That is sadly ironic because the one thing we can do about this is to learn to live our lives less violently today than we did yesterday.

If we are to create a culture of peace, a culture where the inherent worth and dignity of every being is honored and respected, where conflicts are resolved nonviolently and everyone experiences a sense of safety, security and prosperity it has to come from the bottom up. And its foundation has to rest on nonviolence. So, it is up to ordinary everyday people like you and l to live our lives more nonviolently today than we did yesterday. Let's get this done.

The first step in living a non-dualistic life is to integrate your shadow self into your conscious personality.

Simply put, the more shadow work you do the better you become at creating a culture of peace.

If you befriend your shadow self, you will save yourself a lot of turmoil and have increased energy to help create a culture of peace.

It is wise to acknowledge and embrace your Shadow. If you don't it will cause you some unpleasant experiences