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Pledge of Nonviolence
Making peace must start within ourselves and in our
family. Today we commit ourselves as best we can to
become nonviolent and peaceable people:
To Respect Self and Others
To respect myself, my feelings and my needs, and to
validate others', to avoid uncaring criticism,
hateful words, physical attacks and self-destructive
behavior.
To Communicate Better
To share my feelings honestly, to learn safe ways to
express my anger, and to work at solving problems
nonviolently.
To Listen Deeply
To listen carefully to one another, especially those
who disagree with me, and to understand others'
feelings and needs rather than judge their behavior.
To Repair the Rupture
To be responsible for my feelings and actions and to
help heal the wound when I have hurt others, to heal
my own wounds and be compassionate to those who have
hurt me.
To Respect Nature
To treat the environment and all living things with
love and respect, caring for our Mother Earth and
our future.
To Play Creatively
To select ways of having fun and toys that support
our family's values, and to avoid entertainment that
makes violence look exciting, funny or acceptable.
To Be Courageous
To challenge violence in all its forms whenever I
encounter it, whether at home, at school, at work,
or in the community, and to stand with others who
are treated unfairly.
This is our pledge.
These are our goals.
"Eliminating violence, one
family at a time, starting with our own."
Adapted from the Institute for Peace and Justice |
