On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 98 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 I 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…