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JOHN LENNON AT 86 GIVE PEACE A CHANCE
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JOHN LENNON AT 86 GIVE PEACE A CHANCE
IF ONLY WE WOULD GIVE PEACE A CHANCE Remembering John Lennon on his 86th Birthday On October 9, John Lennon would have turned 86. For millions of us, John will always be remembered as a…
Destination Peace · Oct 16, 2026
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Twenty Years Later Kofi Annan’s Unfinished Message to the United Nations Reflections
Twenty Years Later Kofi Annan’s Unfinished Message to the United Nations
What if the greatest tribute to former Secretary‑General Kofi Annan was not another resolution, but a renewed commitment to making peace tangible? On December 12, 2006, then UN…
Destination Peace · Oct 8, 2026
The Ripple of Peace Reflections
The Ripple of Peace
While walking in Narragansett, Rhode Island, my wife and I discovered a moment that caused us to stop. There, moving gracefully across the quiet water, was a solitary white swan. The…
Destination Peace · Sep 28, 2026
Standing Still in Moving Water Reflections
Standing Still in Moving Water
Walking along the water in Narragansett Rhode Island, we came upon a cormorant perched on a rock, wings spread wide, while the ocean moved relentlessly around it. We stopped and I began…
Emanuel C. Perlman · Sep 24, 2026
Emanuel C. Perlman Performs The Priestly Blessing In Ancient Hebrew Reflections
Emanuel C. Perlman Performs The Priestly Blessing In Ancient Hebrew
A brief reflection on the ancient Priestly Blessing and its timeless message of peace, grace, protection, strength, and hope in troubled times.
Emanuel C. Perlman · Aug 8, 2026 · 1 min
How Music Became the Language of Peace Reflections
How Music Became the Language of Peace
From ancient hymns to modern anthems, music has always carried the message of peace. A shared vocabulary From ancient hymns sung in temples to the anthems that carried movements…
Emanuel C. Perlman · Aug 4, 2026 · 6 min
The Quiet Power of Principles Reflections
The Quiet Power of Principles
Why principles matter more than promises, and how character, integrity, and moral courage shape leaders, communities, and lasting peace.
Emanuel C. Perlman · Jul 29, 2026 · 2 min
The Courage We Choose Reflections
The Courage We Choose
A reflection on courage, conscience, and leadership, exploring how the choices we make shape peace, integrity, and the future of our communities.
Emanuel C. Perlman · Jul 10, 2026 · 1 min
Why We Sing Together Reflections
Why We Sing Together
On the shared act of singing as a path to peace. Why we sing together There is a reason nearly every culture sings. Singing together synchronizes more than our voices; it steadies our…
Emanuel C. Perlman · Jun 20, 2026 · 5 min
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