There is a path that birds follow

as they fly through the sky.

There is a path that fish follow

as they swim through the sea.

There is a path that the stars follow

as they travel the heavens.

And there is a path of principle

that human beings should follow.

This is none other

than the path of peace.

Let’s begin with

what we can do.

Let’s move forward,

even if just an inch.

Let’s climb that mountain,

and cross this river!

Let’s dash over those fields

and traverse that hill!

Let’s race to that town

and talk with our friends!

We are ever filled

with bright confidence

that wonderful like-minded friends

will someday follow

in our footsteps!

If you have no hope,

create some.

If the world around you is dark,

be the sun that illuminates all.

Happiness

is not something we attain

by chasing after it.

Happiness

comes to those who live with

courage and tenacity.

Similarly, peace

will come to human beings

when they lead lives

of wisdom and principle.

Peace

is not something far away.

Peace

is caring for and valuing

a single individual.

It is bringing joy, not suffering,

to our mother.

It is reaching out

to those who are different from us.

It is having the wisdom

to reconcile after an argument.

And it is protecting

our beautiful natural world.

It is fostering

a rich culture.

It is refusing to build our happiness

on the misfortune of others.

It is sharing

others’ joys and sufferings.

Those who can

bring happiness to their friends

are experts in the art of happiness.

Those who can

bring peace to their society

are emissaries of peace.