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“As long as our restlessness, anxiety, and feelings of guilt dominate our work as peacemakers we cannot last long. But when we have opened each other's eyes to the great human gifts among all people, we can indeed make peacemaking a way of living. The greatest service we can offer each other is…” quote by Henri Nouwen
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“As long as our restlessness, anxiety, and feelings of guilt dominate our work as peacemakers we cannot last long. But when we have opened each other's eyes to the great human gifts among all people, we can indeed make peacemaking a way of living. The greatest service we can offer each other is mutual support in our conversion from resentment to gratitude.”

Henri Nouwen

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Peacemakers must move beyond personal turmoil and focus on shared humanity to sustain their work.

In simple terms: Peace work needs calm and shared humanity.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate gratitude and mutual support.

Themes

peace empathy gratitude resilience

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • community mediation
  • personal healing
  • team building

Key Concepts

spirituality conflict resolution psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you transform personal resentment into gratitude?
  • What practices help maintain calm in peace work?
A Different Perspective

Personal anxiety can still undermine collective peace efforts.

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