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hope that readers of this page will find at least some of these ideas
relevant to their life. Some apply to family, some to the work
place, and others to the way we interact with our community or the
world as a whole. Like the rest of this website, this is just the
beginning. So, please send us your quick tips! |
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| It has
been said many times: There is no peace without justice. |
But
remember: Justice does not equal revenge. |
| We must be the change we wish to see in the world. --Mahatma Ghandi | You
cannot bomb the world into peace. |
| A useful
finding from psychological research: An anxious parent cannot
calm an anxious baby. (This fits with the Ghandi statement above.) |
Peace
is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we
arrive at that goal. --Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
Peace in your daily life: Here are some suggestions on how you can resolve conflicts peacefully in your daily life: 1. Don’t jump to the assumption that you are being insulted. a. Most of us are really not out there driving around in our cars looking to pick a fight. If someone cuts you off consider that it might have been an accident. Perhaps you have made at least one mistake while driving yourself. If you make the assumption that it was a mistake before you assume it was intentional you have taken your first step toward a more peaceful life. b. Now apply this approach to the rest of your life. - a forgotten invitation - words spoken in the wrong tone of voice - someone didn’t know the “right” thing to say or do 2. If you do feel insulted, tell the person how you feel. a. You might be surprised that what you thought was insulting wasn’t intended that way at all. b. You may educate the person you are dealing with, helping them to behave more peacefully in the future. 3. If you think that you may have insulted someone else, don’t hesitate to apologize. a. As embarrassing as admitting your own mistakes may be, quickly admitting a mistake instantly diffuses a situation. (There is research to back this up!) It can turn an obstacle into a very productive discussion. b. Even if it has been years of miscommunication, one apology can lead to reconciliation. |
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A Few Steps Toward World Peace: 1. If you hear of injustice, don’t fret about it, take action. a. Write about it. b. Tell others about it. c. Help if you can. 2. Promote international exchanges. a. Talk to people from other places. b. Find opportunities through school programs, Elderhostel, or religious organizations to have people from other countries stay in your home. 3. Teach Your Children love and acceptance of all races, cultures and creeds. This is more than tolerance, this makes the assumption that all humanity is worthwhile and that we must have compassion for others even if we don’t always understand their point of view. Make an effort to understand! 4. Don’t leave it up to others, international kindness begins with your actions here at home. Get to know your neighbors. |
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