MAKING PEACE AND HARMONY – “In the previous steps, we began to make peace with our Higher Power and with ourselves. In the Eighth Step, we begin the process of making peace with others.” (It Works, & Why, p. 54)
CLIMB ABOARD – “Learning how to live in the greatest peace, partnership, and brotherhood with all men and women, of whatever description, is a moving and fascinating adventure.” (12 & 12, p. 77)
“Shall I not inform you of a better act than fasting, alms, and prayers? Making peace between one another: enmity and malice tear up heavenly rewards by the roots.” The Prophet Muhammad (570 – 632) founder of Islam
Teachings of Prophet Muhammad (3:44)
How have you lived in peace and harmony with others, lately?
The Flowers from The Moon :
High in the mountains lived a prince whose great wish was to journey to the moon, because he loved its gentle glow. His dream finally came true. When he reached the moon, he discovered its light comes from the moon king’s beautiful daughter.
The two young people soon fell in love, but the worlds they came from were very different and soon they had to part. As a sign of her great love, the moon king’s daughter gave the prince one of the smooth and lovely flowers that covered the moon like snow and this was how the first alpine flower was brought to earth.
I am so impressed with the Muhommad quote. That animosity can “uproot heavenly rewards” is powerful imagery.
peace keeps me calm, centered happy, when i am at “war “with others. I cannot have a right relationship with my creator. I believe my fellow man is a reflection of my creator. it is written, if you have something against your brother, go and make peace, work it out, before you come to the altar. the negativity that comes from fighting , arguing, severely hinders my prayer life
This is the Step I dread. I am embarrassed and ashamed of the wreckage I have caused – some of it through inaction. I have to keep reminding myself that I have a Higher Power who forgives me and wants me on this path. I do not know how others do this Step. It is painful.