Section 4: Spreading Peace

This section was fairly short but was very deep and impactful. It pretty much rounded up the whole book. I was introduced to the peacemaking pyramid. This pyramid shows all the steps when making peace with someone else in your life. At the bottom of the pyramid where you start is "getting out of the box and obtaining a heart of peace". I learned how to do this in the previous section and those steps have become a part of my everyday life. The second step of the pyramid is "build relationships with others who have influence". The next step is "build the relationship". This step may take time but is an important part of the peacemaking pyramid. The next step is "listen and learn". Often when we try to build a relevant relationship with someone, all we want them to do is listen to us. We never actually listen to the other person, and when we do, we are usually close minded. As much as what we have to say is important, listening to the other person is a big factor. The final step is "teach and communicate". When trying to make peace, sometimes we expect other to know what we are thinking. We need to communicate with them and help make peace.
Along with the pyramid, came 3 lessons.

• Lesson 1: most time and effort should be spent on the lower levels of the pyramid
• Lesson 2: The solution to a problem at one level of the pyramid is always below that level of the pyramid
• Lesson 3: Ultimately, my effectiveness at each level of the pyramid depends on the deepest level of the pyramid-my way of being

I have never read a book that has been so impactful on my life. I find myself getting along with others more often and easier. I now think before I talk and wonder my motives for making certain decisions. I have found more peace in my life than ever before. I am very glad I read this book because I can "sleep better at night" knowing that my heart is at peace. My relationships with other have also been impacted. I have grown a lot closer to my friends and even my parents. I recommend this book to everyone. It has had a major impact on me and I think it will on everyone else that reads it.