Pledge+of+non+violence

=This pledge was created by the Institute for Peace and Justice and originally linked by St. Gregory the Great School. It can be downloaded and/or accessed in various languages here: @http://www.ipj-ppj.org/Pledge%20of%20Nonviolence.html=

 P ledge of Nonviolence **//Family Pledge of Nonviolence //** Making peace must start within ourselves and in our family. Each of us, members of the _____ __family, commit ourselves as best we can to become nonviolent and peaceable people: __ __ **To Respect Self and Others ** To respect myself, to affirm others and to avoid uncaring criticism,hateful words, physical attacks and self-destructive behavior. __ __ **To Communicate Better ** To share my feelings honestly, to look for safe ways to express my anger, and to work at solving problems peacefully. __ __ **To Listen ** To listen carefully to one another, especially those who disagree with me, and to consider others' feelings and needs rather than insist on having my own way. __ __<span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua',serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">To Forgive ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">To apologize and make amends when I have hurt another,to forgive others, and to keep from holding grudges. __ __<span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua',serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">To Respect Nature ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">To treat the environment and all living things,including our pets, with respect and care. __ __<span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua',serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">To Play Creatively ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">To select entertainment and toys that support our family's values and to avoid entertainment that makes violence look exciting, funny or acceptable. __ __<span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua',serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">To Be Courageous ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">To challenge violence in all its forms whenever I encounter it, whether at home, at school, at work, or in the community, and to stand with others who are treated unfairly. __

__This is our pledge. These are our goals. We will check ourselves on what we have pledged once a month on____ for the next twelve months so that we can help each other become more peaceable people.