... in working for peace – starting within our own lives. This can be hard work sometimes, because things like greed and hatred and violence can be very strong. When we encounter negative things like these within ourselves or from others, we must remember to stand strong in peace – to rise up with strength and courage, to carry it forward with all our might. As MLK Jr. once said “power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic.” I believe we need a powerful peace in the world, and to have that we must begin by strengthening peace inside ourselves.