On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 97 years ago, they blew a whistle and ceased killing at an agreed upon moment. Armistice Day was created to celebrate the ending of World War One and to work for the ending of all war.

The next year, King George asked for two minutes of silence for all people to reflect on and re-member the cost of war and the benefits of a lasting peace… in this moment, let us observe two minutes of silence while we contemplate the words of  an American President, Abraham Lincoln almost a half a century earlier when the United States was dangerously divided…

“I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.”

in every moment, may we all tune into a greater wisdom… the peace passing all understanding…