Published on November 4, 2025 8:19 AM GMT
Let these always be remembered: those who suffer, those who experience injustice, those who are silenced, those who are dispossessed, those who are aggressed upon, those who lose what they love, and those whose thriving is thwarted.
May I not let hate into my heart;
and May I not let my care for the aggressor prevent me from protecting what I love.
May I always reach out a hand in peace;
and May I never hold it out as they sever my wrist.
May I seek symmetry, to take synchronized steps back from the brink;
and May I not pretend symmetry where there is none.
May I forgive when I expect forgiveness in return;
and May I not forgive when I do not expect forgiveness in return.
When there is time to say all that needs to be said, May I recount and denounce the crimes of my side;
when there is not time, May I not be a prop in a libelous morality play.
May I fulfill my moral obligations;
and May I not give in to threats that enforce double standards.
May I present my case and my cause for scrutiny by the just;
and May I not turn out my pockets and prostrate myself for anyone who accuses me.
May I justify my actions;
and May I not justify my rights.
May I have patience as they prepare themselves to make peace;
and May I not wait for them to grant me my rights.
When there is space to move, May I always separate the innocent from the aggressor;
when there is not space, May I never allow the aggressor to attack with impunity by hiding behind the innocent.
May I bargain for peace, justice, and fairness;
and May I not yield my place.
May I not demand that they believe everything I believe;
and May I not participate in their delusion.
May I not forget the hope of peace;
and if they try to destroy me then May I destroy them.
May I take on what seems to me unfairly much of the burden of practical peacemaking;
and May I not admit any excess blame, fault, guilt, debt, or responsibility.
When there is energy that doesn't need to be spent on conflict, May I break down hatred and build up calmness and peace within my side;
when there is not energy, May I unite with my side against the enemy.
Let these always be remembered: those who suffer, those who experience injustice, those who are silenced, those who are dispossessed, those who are aggressed upon, those who lose what they love, and those whose thriving is thwarted.
Blessed are you, the name, our Eloahs, ruler of the universe, who sanctifies those who speak the truth of the heavens.
.בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה', אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, מְקַדֵּשׁ אֶת מְדַבְּרֵי אֱמֶת הַשָּׁמַיִם
Blessed are you, the name, our Eloahs, ruler of the universe, who protects those who protect the vulnerable.
.בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה', אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שׁוֹמֵר שׁוֹמְרֵי הַחַלָּשִׁים
Blessed are you, the name, our Eloahs, ruler of the universe, who loves those who pursue peace.
.בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה', אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אוֹהֵב רוֹדְפֵי שָׁלוֹם
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