This quote hit me right in the feels. Shortly before discovering  this quote,  a friend had recently compared  the power of one rain drop to the power of an ocean of rain drops. As a Floridian I know to never underestimate the magnificent strength of the ocean.  She conveyed  this message to a large group of like minded women at an event  that embodied the power of Margaret Mead’s quote and felt like the birth of an ocean.

You see this gathering began with one idea, shared via social media among friends. Women were asked if they wanted to help not hurt. To my surprise women responded without fear of  publicly admitting  that they  indeed  believe  that peace is possible and not just a fluffy myth as perceived by many. At the event women spoke, planned and debated on the subject of peace, in an environment energized by belief and devoid of doubt.  As deep as my personal belief in peace has always been I can honestly say loosing my faith felt like it could be as simple as turning a page.  This one idea brought  peace seeking women together,one by one like rain drops becoming an ocean of belief that would lead to action. Watching the evolution of this this movement has reassured my hope of the possibility of a future without war as well as  given me a platform from where to act.

“How are you going to create peace?” ” That’s impossible.” These are just two of the more popular  statements  when I bring up  the word peace. The subject itself is so quickly dismissed as fiction. I too had no idea how a group of thoughtful committed citizens where going to achieve such a seemingly heavy task. So I went swimming in an ocean of hope, curiosity and belief. As it turns out there are many  avenues to the this path we seek.

The first and hardest step is creating peace within  yourself. Education, practicing principles learned and navigating your daily actions. I learned that there are peace teachings. There is a whole extensive  revolution around this beautiful subject. I had no idea any of this existed or the magnitude of it  and I imagine many people don’t.

Before I attended this  gathering I felt like a lonely  raindrop holding on to that last bit of hope so hard it was beginning to feel like fantasy. Now this one experience has taught me that anything really is possible if it is powered by forces as strong as the ocean. History has indeed proven that change happens when a small group of committed people come together and become an ocean of change.

– Jennifer Goslee