Norwalk Public Library Hosts Meditation Event On Zoom Sept. 21

Press release from Norwalk Public Library System:

Sept. 10, 2020

Norwalk Public Library will host a Meditation event to observe International Peace Day on Monday, September 21, at 7 p.m., on Zoom, with Shubhada Dantale. Please register for this program by sending an email to Cynde Bloom Lahey, Director of Library Information Services, at clahey@norwalkpl.org.

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.

This year, it has been clearer than ever that we are not each other’s enemies. Rather, our common enemy is a tireless virus that threatens our health, security and very way of life. COVID-19 has thrown the world into turmoil and forcibly reminded us that what happens in one part of the planet can impact people everywhere.
Fittingly, the theme for 2020 is “Shaping Peace Together.” Celebrate the day by spreading compassion, kindness and hope in the face of the pandemic. Stand together with the UN against attempts to use the virus to promote discrimination or hatred.

As we struggle to defeat COVID-19, your voice is more important than ever. In these difficult times of physical distancing, this International Day of Peace will be dedicated to fostering dialogue and collecting ideas. The world will be invited to unite and share thoughts on how to weather this storm, heal our planet and change it for the better. Even though we may not be able to stand next to each other, we can still dream together.

This press release was produced by Norwalk Public Library System. The views expressed here are the author's own.