'What Is Peace?' Released Today
Author Lexie Brockway Potamkin Asks Hundreds To Ponder What Peace Means In Her New Book. What Is Peace Is Shipping Today. Peace is something we all want more of in our lives yet the way in which we experience peace is unique and individual. This book is a labor of love that human rights activist, Former Miss World USA Lexie Brockway Potamkin has been working on for several years. The inspirational quotes and personal thoughts come alive with vibrant, peaceful artwork by world-renowned artist, Anatoly Ivanov.
Miami Beach, FL (Vocus) November 25, 2009
Author Lexie Brockway Potamkin Asks Hundreds to Ponder What Peace Means.
“There is no road towards peace; peace is the road.”
-Mahatma Gandhi
Thanksgiving, 2009- Most beauty queens talk about working toward world peace. Former Miss World USA, Lexie Brockway Potamkin, is one pageant contestant who truly did make good on her promise!
As a human rights activist, she spent years trying to make the world a safer place. And as an author, she initiated a peace project that spanned several continents and reached people of all backgrounds, asking everyone she knows and new people that she met what peace means to them. The results of this labor of love were published this month in, “What Is Peace: Messages from the Heart.” It is beautifully illustrated by Anatoly Ivanov.
“Peace begins within each of us,” says the author. “And world peace becomes far more likely when individuals can find peace in their own lives.”
“What is Peace” is the result of a conversation she initiated. She encouraged people to share their most simple tips, as well as their grandest dreams about peace, and captured hundreds of these inspiring quotes and thoughts for the book. But it was not just the end result that she was after. She truly wanted to open the door to a greater possibility by having many people focus on peace at the same time.
An ordained interfaith minister who has traveled the world, Lexie has served as President of Resources for Children’s Health, was a trustee for International House, and Vice President of the International League for Human Rights. She’s addressed the United Nations, studied with Tibetan Monks, and has worked with the Dalai Lama. Through her spiritual pursuits and peace activism she came to understand that when we focus the power of our minds on peace we draw it to us.
“I knew that by initiating the dialog and asking the question it would encourage people to open their hearts and minds, and look deeply at what peace means to them – as well as how to achieve it.”
As a result of so many people sharing so authentically, the readers of this book find page after page of short, sweet, meaningful ideas for creating peace in their lives and their world.
“What is Peace” is part of a trilogy of inspiring books by Lexie Brockway Potamkin. Her first book, “What is Spirit,” was published by Hay House in 2000. Her next book, “What is Love” is due out in 2010. Anatoly Ivanov’s work blends imaginative fantasy with spiritual and humanistic overtones, perfect for punctuating thoughts about peace. He has also illustrated Ol’ Jakes Lucky Day and The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
Excerpts from “What is Peace?”:
“Peace is tranquility in your heart, freedom of expression and Harmony in the world.”
--Ruth Ann Marshall, Retired president of Americas MasterCard Worldwide
“Peace is when our life priorities are in balance with our behavior.”
A. J. Scribante, Entrepreneur, executive
“Peace is forgiveness and non-judgement. I believe everyone deserves a second chance.”
-Adam Potamkin, student
“Ilding hands with fingers entwined, Sleeping warly in the arms of someone you love.” Azik Wolf, Neurosurgeon
“Peace is what I find when I remember to come from love.”
-Lisa Kane Jung, Health services and media production
“Peace isn’t the absence of conflict. Peace is learning how to navigate conflice without resorting to violence.”
-Rabbi Rami Shapiro
“Harmony and balance without aggressions.”
-Alan Sirkin, Real estate investments
“Peace is when you feel relaxed.”
– Anika Ramchandani
“Peace is accepting yourself and others-just as they are.”
Paul Johnson, mediator
“Peace is not being hurried.”
Carman Luntzel, Restauranteur
“What is Peace?” is available at the following locations;
Http://www. potamkin-books. com
Http://www. teachadestore. com
Http://www. teachade. com
Http://www. educational-resources-store. com
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