EDITOR'S MESSAGE
 
The Culture of Peace is in our Hands
 

 
Paul Mauchline, Director
The Art of Loving Institute
 
Other Memo's
 
September, 2001
Our World Under Attack

August, 2001
The most important keys to having a mature, loving relationship
 
June, 2001
Our insatiable thirst for knowledge and advice about SEX
 
May, 2001
Spring that magical season that inspires love
 
April, 2001
Youth Violence
 
Feb., 2001
Valentine's Day
 
Dec., 2000
The Power of Words
 
Sept, 2000
The Importance of Gratitude
 
June, 2000
The Lessons of Love are the Greatest Gifts we can give Ourselves and Others
 
April, 2000
The Art of Loving and
The Culture of Peace Are In Our Hands
 
Dec, 1999
Millennium Message from The Art of Loving
 

April, 2000
 
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed the year 2000 to be the International Year for the Culture of Peace. UNESCO is responsible for coordinating the activities of the International Year for a Culture of Peace.
 
A group of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates met in Paris for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and drafted the Manifesto 2000 for a culture of Peace and Non-Violence. Everyone is invited to sign it and be part of the one hundred million signatures presented to the United Nations General Assembly in September 2000. To sign Manifesto 2000, simply go to: http://www.unol.org/
 
The six key points of the Manifest are as follows:

1. Respect All Life
2. Reject Violence
3. Share With Others
4. Listen To Understand
5. Preserve The Planet
6. Rediscover Solidarity

As I read and signed the Manifesto 2000 for a culture of peace and non-violence in the world, my thoughts went to my own work with The Art of Loving™. There have been times, of late, when facing the computer to continue writing my book or an article has been a difficult task for me to face. Some days, the thought of giving a lecture, workshop, or just talking to someone about The Art of Loving makes me want to just run and hide at the beach.
 
During the last several days, I had been trying to remember where I saw or heard about the United Nations' announcement for the year 2000. Finally, after many phone calls to no avail, my fingers went walking on the World Wide Web. After much searching, I found, with relief, what I was looking for: it was in the Manifesto.
 
Now and then, we all need a sign or an affirmation to assure us that we are on the right course in our lives. Such was the case for me. I needed to know that I was on the right course with my work and in my life, in general. Today, I found that sign I had been searching for madly over the last several days. The Manifesto 2000 brought to me the affirmation I was seeking. The pledge of Manifesto 2000 is entitled, "Peace Is In Our Hands." I would highly recommend that you take the time to read and reflect on what has been written by some of the world's finest minds.
 
As peace is in our hands, so, too, the art of loving is in our hands. This thought brings me to a verse that I first read many years ago, from Joan Gattuso's inspiring book, A Course In Love. It is as follows: The Knowing
 
" The memory lies in us of how it could be in a loving relationship with one another, how it could be holy, filled with gentleness, kissed by heaven. And that love could be extended to everyone.
 
There is somewhere with in each of us a place where we remember and we know. It may have become but a faint whisper today, but when we are quiet, we hear it still.
 
Through all the madness that has been perpetrated in the name of love, through the dysfunctional patterns and tears and fears, beneath it all lies this ancient knowing. We are not here to do battle and create a hell out of God's holy ground; we are here to love one another, to experience heaven here together."
 
Join me from this day forth in the practice of peace and love in our daily lives.
 

 
Five years ago Paul Mauchline launched an in depth North American phase of research into,"LEARNING TO KEEP LOVE IN YOUR LIFE." His new dynamic workshop series, The Art of Loving ™, promises to help you learn the skills you need to succeed in a lasting, loving relationship.
 
He is the founder and director of The Art of Loving Institute based in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, British West Indies.
 
"I'm a researcher, writer, and speaker -- not an accredited counselor or therapist. The purpose of my life's work has been to get people to recognize that LOVE TAKES KNOWLEDGE & EFFORT. The purpose of my articles, soon to be released book, and workshop series is to provide a foundation of skills that will open doors to establish and enhance a more loving attitude towards oneself and others."
 
"THE ART OF LOVING WORKSHOP PROVIDES THE FOUNDATION FOR BUILDING A MORE PASSIONATE AND COMMITTED LOVING LIFE."