We all  want peace in the world, but peace really starts in our hearts and minds.. Here are 20 things you can do to create peace in your world.

1. Curb your anger. Anger begets fear, more anger, bad vibes and violence.  Need help? Find an anger management class or group. Here is a good place to start.
2. Hug someone. Any one. Start with a family member, then a friend, then a neighbor. Work outwards until you get to a stranger. See the Free Hugs Campaign.
3. Devote an hour or more to community service. Could be a hospital, a hospice, a youth center. See if there is something you can do to help in your community or abroad. Remember charity starts at home. Corporastion for National and community service. or International Service.
4. Write your government representative. The only way to wake these people up it to threaten to boot them out of office, not re-elect them or campaign against them, remember we (through action or inaction) put them there, we can get them out!
5. Join a peace or help organization. Donate some time of money to a well established organization like Amnesty International or Doctors without Borders . Find a favourite cause.
6. Write a peaceful poem or letter. Then send it to 20 people. Send through e-mail, they are almost like spam, but getting a beautifully written letter in the mail (instead of a bill) is a pleasure
7. Tell someone what you love about them. Everyone needs a little encouragement, especially children. Yell someone what you love about them and why they are special to you. You’ll make their day.
8. Rescue an animal. There are so many animals waiting to be adopted around the world. They need love too. War and strife affects them as well.  Hugs for Homeless Animals can help you do this
9.  Give “peace” gifts to friends. Give symbols of peace (peace signs, doves, hearts, peaceful music), whatever represents peace to you and spread it around!
10. Donate money to your favorite charity. That’s always a good one.
11. Plant a tree. Because of global warming and pollutions, the Rain Forest in Brazil is not only disappearing at a still alarming rate, but it’s now DRYING UP. Rainfall is low and rivers are drying up. Get some information about the forests in your part of the world and help out, if nothing else, plant a tree!  Need info, try Trees for life.
12. Do a random act of kindness. Or take a look at the “Random Acts of kindness” site for ideas or to donate. Remember, time is a much more precious donation than money.
13. If you see someone in need, help out! Ever see someone whose car has broken down, someone who has fallen (especially the elderly, I have seen people fall and no one rush to help) someone stuck, get out there and help. It will only take a little bit of your time, but the feeling will carry you through the day.
14. Laugh. Laughter is one of the most healing things in the world. Find a way to laugh everyday. Comedy movies, tapes, laughter classes, laugh therapy , anything you can to laugh will help the vibe on the planet.
15. Pray . No, I am not getting religious on you, pray to who and whatever you want. Buddha, Jesus, Allah, God, the Creator, the Pizza Man, Ganesh. It really doesn’t matter. The point is to send out vibes of good will and good intention to those who need it most. So pray (I don’t mean for that new car or a Playstation 3) Pray that those in need get the help they need. Pray for the souls of those who harm others.
16. Listen to peace evoking music! Like the artists here!
17.  Fly a peace flag from your home, car, boat or bike. If you want to fly it along side your country flag, or the flag of your favorite team, go right ahead! Just keep the symbols for peace out there, remind everyone that we need peace now!
18. Start a peace march. It doesn’t have to be big or long, just as long as it gets a little press (local or national.
19. Teach children, your and others that war and killing are wrong
20.  Smile, A LOT!!! A smile directed a person can make their minute, their hour, or their day. Acknowledge someone’s presence and smile at them!