Universal Hour of Peace
Join millions around the world in a moment of global harmony and positivity. Let's spread love, kindness, and hope to all.
Align your brand with global mindfulness and unity by sponsoring or amplifying peace-focused content during the Universal Hour of Peace (Dec 31–Jan 1), positioning your organization as a force for positive social impact.
- Share inspirational peace quotes from thought leaders to encourage reflection and calm during the holiday transition
- Host or promote virtual/in-person meditation vigils and silent retreats to build community and brand affinity
- Create user-generated content campaigns inviting followers to share their personal peace practices and resolutions
- Partner with wellness influencers to highlight mindfulness routines that align with the Universal Hour of Peace message
For more than two decades, individuals and groups of people around the globe have been joining together to celebrate peace and, at the same time, calling the people of the world to live at peace. Conceived of by Dr. Barbara Condron from the School of Metaphysics, the first Universal Hour of Peace was celebrated in 1995.
Although the first year’s celebration took place on October 24, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the United Nations, the following year the day was moved to December 31 and January 1, where it has been celebrated annually ever since.
Engage with a Peace Vigil
Whether joining in for just the one hour or making a longer experience out of it, a peace vigil with other like-minded people might be the perfect place to celebrate the Universal Hour of Peace. The School of Metaphysics hosts peace vigils in many different cities throughout the United States each year. Perhaps join in with a group of those who are taking a silent retreat, or simply engage in some personal meditation practices. Or start a peace vigil of your own by inviting friends to a time of quiet contemplation together. Whether people have been practicing meditation for many years or they are novices, the Universal Hour of Peace is the ideal time to join others in unity for the day.
Read and Share Some Quotes About Peace
Whether reading them out loud as a toast for a New Year’s Eve party or sharing them on social media, sometimes even just a short but thoughtful quote can encourage someone toward peace and unity. Maybe a quote would help them to slow down and think or it might activate them to do something in the name of peace. Here are some quotes to consider for the Universal Hour of Peace: Peace begins with a smile.Mother Teresa If you are depressed you are living in the past, if you are anxious you are living in the future, if you are at peace, you are living in the present.Lao Tzu When things change inside you, things change around you.Unknown Peace cannot be kept by force, it can only be achieved by understanding.Albert Einstein