The Art and Soul of Building Peace

"Don't forget to pause. To notice. Please take your daily dose of vitamin awe. Remember the awe that sits around you, even if for whatever the reason, you can't fully navigate into nature, it is still so present in so many things."

John Paul Lederach, speaking from his long experience in conflict mediation, recalls and appreciates the inevitable connectedness of every enemy, as well as the need and willingness for risk when engaging in acts of trust. He expresses a heartfelt reminder to “stay in touch.”

Lederach, John Paul. “The Art and Soul of Building Peace.” Dharma Talk, Santa Fe, New Mexico, March 18, 2020.

Recorded at and shared with the permission of the Upaya Zen Center.