WAND Plan of Action:

VI. DEVELOP INNER STRENGTH

• Take time for reflection and meditation. Recognize that our ability to rise to the challenges facing us now starts with inner power and inner peace.

• This is a difficult time. Allow time for rest and self-care.

• Examine our own lives for prejudice and lack of understanding. Start by identifying one small behavior or relationship that lacks wholeness and understanding. Consciously seek change within.

• Build community. Get to know your neighbors, other groups and nationalities in your community. Form relationships, partnerships, "communityships," and "nationships."

• Organize circles for reflection and support.

• Listen to children. Help children process fear.

• Teach children that they can do things differently. Offer role models. We all have the power to invent.

• Think of yourself as a role model.

• Practice kindness.