win a necklace from Island Cowgirl Jewelry
March 21, 2008 by Chloe Findlay-Harder
Filed under Accessories
I’ve got some exciting news for everyone… not only did Island Cowgirl Jewelry offer a discount for you lovely readers, but they’re also giving away one of their very cool sterling silver Peace necklaces!
You lucky girls!
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Here are the rules:
- I’m sorry to all of my international readers – but you’ve got to live in the continental USA to enter.
- You’ve got to use a real email address to enter, don’t worry – it won’t be published… but I need to be able to contact you!
- To enter, leave a comment on this post explaining what you’re doing to make the world a more peaceful place. It doesn’t have to be anything big – it can be something like saying “thank you” to a cashier at the grocery store. Be creative!
- The contest will run from March 21st, through until April 22nd. On April 23rd, I’ll do a random draw from the qualifying entries to determine the winner.
- The winner will be announced on the blog on April 23rd and will have three days to contact me to claim their necklace.
Good luck everyone!
I always say thank you to everyone from the bank president to the clerk at the local convenience store. I also when at a store if someone comes up behind me in line if they just have a couple of items I tell them to please go ahead of me.
I teach my kids to be kind through the example.
teaching my children tolerance :0)
Peace is something that learned. I have raised my children to be kind to others, listen to others opinions (even if they think they might not agree with them) and lastly be aware of what is going on in the world around them. Small things make big changes, and the biggest change can come from parents!
I have paid the toll for the car after me at the booth.
I try to see the world through the eyes of others and I have become much more compassionate, considerate and caring.
Teaching my kids empathy . . . and practicing it myself. And supporting organizations that are providing necessary aid in other countries.
I help make the world a better place by always smiling at other, compliment, and/or make a happy comment. This works well at grocery stores especially.
Be polite and always say “thank you” to others, even if they weren’t polite or nice to you in return.
Respect my elders; raise my sons to be good men; commit one random act of kindness each day.
I am teaching my daughter how to respect the earth by honoring her with teaching her to recycle, celebrate the seasons, and other nature lessons.
I have tried to raise my children to be exceptionally tolerant of others’ beliefs and customs.
I just try to be nice to everybody.
I’m trying to get to know people in my community. If people know each other they care about each other and work together to make things better.
I choose my words carefully or sometimes don’t speak at all when there’s a possibility it’ll cause conflict or bad karma.
My mother-in-law really bugs me.
She really pushes my buttons.
But by thinking before I speak and
trying to choose the most positive and constructive response,
I can usually stop a family war or drama before it starts.
She’s old and will never change, so I can only control how I respond.
I sing with the Raging Grannies of Denver. We are a feminist, anti-war group who sing for peace.
I say a pray everyday for anyone I saw that day or came across, that could use a prayer.
I notice that everyone at work treats the delivery person as a non-person. (If that is a word. ) I learned their names and now say hello using their names. Everyone likes to know that you know their name.
I take a class at a local community college, and when I’m walking on the campus there are lots of strange people to be found. Sometimes they come and talk to me, and regardless if I’m creeped out or not (which, truthfully, I am most of the time) I listen to their stories and what they have to say. Sometimes people don’t have anybody to talk to, and I like to think that by listening to them for a few minutes, I’m helping them in some way.
Having patients.
I’ve found that peace begins with me…being kind to everyone even when it isn’t what you feel like doing, helping others in need even when you are needy, passing up on the tendency to judge others because their lifestyle is so far removed from mine, re-examining myself frequently for stereotypical thoughts or behaviors. Looking for ways to make a difference (however small) in the now.
I just try to treat everybody nice!
I am raising my kids with old-fashioned values and manners. I wish more people would do the same, then we would have a more peaceful world.
I try to be nice to everyone…all the time.
i stay home because the worlds a scary place nowadays
I work daily in sending monthly care packages to underdeveloped countries that need help. we send seeds to plant and other items that would help out make life a little easier.
I never meet a stranger. I treat everyone as a friend.
I do my best to be kind even in stressful situations!
Thanks for the chance!
I try to be patient and pleasant.
I am teaching my children to be kind and respectful. I tell them they don’t have to like everyone, but they do have to get along with them.
I try and use my manners the way i was taught. to be kind and helpful 2 others.
Smiling and giving everyone God’s blessings.
Thanks. God Bless ^A^
I follow the golden rule in every part of my life and with every breath that i take and every word that rolls off of my tongue!
I’m working with the Department of Ed on the schools in my community. Most of our schools, particularly the high schools, suffer from a lot of violence in the area and much of it has seeped into the schools.
A smile can change the world.
i do unto others as they would have me do unto them. if i can’t say something nice i say nothing at all. in anything i do i try to make the world around me a better place. i hope everyone’s days are all blessed. i am always blessed when i see the light of day each morning so i know i have another day to work for the LORD and to help others.
I try to curb my road rage and definitely keep hand motions to myself instead of out the car window!
Volunteering to help organizations/school in any why I can. Also, trying to smile more (smiles are contagious).
I try to be more positive and live in peace with all
i smile at strangers…
I always let cars in front of me when driving!
I ENCOURAGE MY JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS TO BE KINDER TO EACH OTHER AND ENCOURAGE OPENMINDEDNESS ON A DAILY BASIS.
By wearing this it would be a visual reminder to everyone to be kinder to each other and try to live in peace
simply ask anyone about themselves and about their families. It lets people know that they are more important than the job they do for you. Best of luck to those who enter the contest. Love the peace cowboy design. We all want peace in our lives which gives peace to the world. Many Thanks!!! SW
Teaching and living the golden rule
living and teaching the golden rule
I try to live every day by the Golden Rule. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Living this way every day with everyone you come in contact with can have a huge impact on the world if we all practice it.
When I have a choice to be right or kind – I always pick kind.
I realize I’m not better than anyone else and what you think of me is none of my business.
I try to come from a place of contentment, a space of appreciation – peace.
I wake up each day and remind myself to be kind to others.
I am working toward finding my own inner peace.