Let me be me: Peace Song for 1/20/2012

Posted on January 20, 2012 by susanna

“Don’t try to plan me or understand me…I can’t stand to be understood…” “Let Me Be” by The Turtles is the Peace Song of the Day for January 20th. Duchess Susanna chose this song because it expresses some of the principles of Nonviolent Communication/NVC. Also, because it is a kind of freedom song, and freedom [...]

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Heart of snow: Peace Song for 12/16

Posted on December 17, 2011 by susanna

Snowman by The Nields is the Peace Song of the Day for December 16th. You can find this song on their album “Live From Northampton”. This song contributes to personal peace, by allowing one to alleviate angst. The song is from the point-of-view of a proud, aching snowman who asserts that he is cold and [...]

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Pumpkin Pie: Peace Song for Thanksgiving Day, Nov 24, 2011

Posted on November 24, 2011 by susanna

“The Christians and the Pagans” by Dar Williams is the Peace Song of the Day for Thanksgiving, November 24th. (Don’t worry! It’s a funny song. And, the Christians and Pagans get along, eventually…) *** More about why this is a peace song:

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Wishing for warmth: Peace Song for 10/23/2011

Posted on October 23, 2011 by susanna

“Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” is the Peace Song of the Day for 10/23/2011. This song is from the movie and musical “My Fair Lady”. That show was based on the play Pygmalian, by George Bernard Shaw, which has some interesting observations on class and privilege. You can fine the words to “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” [...]

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Feelings and Friendship: Peace Song of the Day for 10/12

Posted on October 12, 2011 by susanna

“How To Save A Life” by Fray is the Royal Peace Song of the Day. The song is beautiful and soulful. The video is full of images of real people showing the full range of emotions from fear, sadness, and grief to happiness, joy, and release. Why is this a peace song? Being in tune [...]

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No arguing: Peace Song of the Day 9/17/2011

Posted on September 18, 2011 by susanna

(This is a catch-up post. It is being written on Sunday morning, to announce Saturday’s song…) Sometimes, peace starts with reflecting on our own shortcomings, and acknowledging them to ourselves. I have found that this process can be aided with music and art that portrays the part of us we want to improve. It is [...]

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Royal Book of the Week: Monday 7/25/11

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Augustus

Book of the Week: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg.  Duchess Susanna  and I have worked hard to improve our communication skills.  All of us are taught in school how to speak a language, but not how to communicate.  Our society often teaches that communication is not as important as power.  We are taught that the most [...]

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