Springlike, this February month in the south of France. Fresh but not winter-cold. By chance, I discovered a whole new generation of peacocks at the Jardin Botanique. Only one male had all its tail feathers full-grown and enjoyed his splendour. The others? They were patient.

Also under a blissful sky turmoil and falsehood manifest in the world. Good and bad coexist while bad often triggers good. The right ending of the Israel-Gaza war is not only a ceasefire but the quest for a true solution for both. The death of fearless Alexei Navalny in Russia triggers even more the aspiration for truth and freedom, worldwide.

Marseille has now regularly traffic-free Sundays and you can tell by the number of people who participate that they love it. People of all ages come together for one reason – for their well-being. Such days create a quiet and joyful atmosphere that sustains one’s primary needs.

Cultivating one’s own peace would enliven the human dream that is meant to be – peace because of truth, harmony because of well-being. Through growing in our awareness and strength the sky and earth will one day become One and blissful . . . . .

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