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 Building a Civilization of Love
Teachers can help pupils appreciate a peaceful world by doing the following exercise called "Building a Civilization of Love" designed by Naomi Drew.
Ask the pupils to relax by asking them to close their eyes and imagine a room full of strangers, but you feel perfectly safe and relaxed. They have skin of different colors. You begin to feel like they are your family. You feel loved and accepted in this room.
Read the following news item to them: "Mahatma Gandhi taught that if all men and women, whatever the differences between them, cling to the truth, with respect for the unique dignity of every human being, a new world order -- a civilization of love -- can be achieved."
Ask, "What would a `civilization of love' be like?" Share your own feelings.
Ask, "What does `respect for the unique dignity of each human being' mean?" Discuss.
Have the children close their eyes and envision, in silence, "a civilization of love where the unique dignity of every human being would be respected."
After about three minutes, have the children share their visions. Record the feelings, descriptions, etc. on the chart paper.
Source: Naomi Drew, Learning the Skills of Peacemaking, Jalmar Press, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, U.S.A.
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