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October 1, 2019

International Day of Non-Violence


  The International Day of Non-Violence is marked on October 2nd, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.  Being the leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy of non-violence.



The day is an occasion to "disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness".


 "Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man".

Gandhi’s grandson, Arun  co-authored a book with Bethany Hegedus which describes an incident in Arun’s childhood where Arun struggles to keep the vow to not waste.  Gandhi teaches that waste is a violent act.  He has Arun create a tree of violence where he keeps track of passive acts of violence and physical acts of violence.

Be The Change (affiliate link) is a great book with a beautiful lesson.  

Click here to get a free resource to use with the book. 

Be The Change You Wish To See In The World!


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