About
Moment of Calm
The Moment of Calm is a global peace initiative that aims at bringing calm in the hearts of people through the transformative power of forgiveness and love. Our mission is to nurture inner peace and lasting happiness by inspiring individuals to forgive and let go—because peaceful hearts are the foundation of a peaceful world.
To further harness the healing power of forgiveness, August 2 is celebrated as Global Forgiveness Day, with 2 PM observed as the Moment of Calm. On this day, people across the world pause for two minutes to unburden themselves and release the negative emotions they have been holding on to, creating a wave of calm and peace.
The Moment of Calm also marks the birth time of the illustrious spiritual leader, Dada J.P. Vaswani, who emphasised that “Hearts at peace will create world peace.”
Benefits of Forgiveness
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Mental Detox
Emotional Baggage Check: Holding onto anger and resentment is like carrying a heavy backpack. Forgiveness allows you to unload that emotional weight and lighten your mental load.
Decluttering Your Mind: Ruminating on negative experiences creates mental clutter. Forgiveness helps you clear those thoughts and free up space for positive emotions.
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Boosting Your Inner Strength
Empowerment: Forgiveness doesn't condone the offense, but it takes away the power the offender has over your emotions. You reclaim control of your well-being.
Flexibility: Letting go of negativity strengthens your ability to bounce back from future hurts and disappointments, freeing you.
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Fostering Empathy & Compassion
Understanding, Not Excusing: Forgiveness doesn't erase the wrongdoing, but it allows you to consider the offender's perspective, fostering empathy without excusing their actions.
Breaking the Cycle of Hurt: By choosing forgiveness, you prevent the negativity from spreading to others. It's a conscious choice to create a more compassionate world.
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The Ripple Effect
Improved Relationships: Forgiveness strengthens existing relationships and allows for healthier future connections.
Breaking Generational Patterns: Forgiveness helps prevent negative experiences from being passed on, creating a more positive future for yourself and others thus promoting peace within and without.
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Unexpected Physical Benefits
Stress Reduction: Holding on to anger triggers the fight-or-flight response. Forgiveness helps lower stress hormones, promoting relaxation and physical well-being it also leads to better sleep quality.
Physical Wellbeing: It boosts your immunity and expedites your healing process.
How can we inculcate forgiveness into our daily life?
Over time, this daily practice will turn forgiveness into a natural part of your life, making you feel lighter and more peaceful.
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How It Began
The Moment of Calm campaign was launched by Rev. Dada J.P. Vaswani and the Mayor of Oak brook, Chicago in 2012.
Launching the movement, Rev. Dada said, "The treasure of this inner calm should be experienced by all of us at least once every day. But if we are unable to do so, then let us enjoy and experience it at least once a year!"
Dada’s light shines on.
His everlasting love continues to guide and inspire us.
