Posted on Feb 17th, 2009
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rudyan
It’s only a start, but I think people—each of us as individuals—would have to give up the idea that ours is the only right take on any situation, whatever it is, and re-position ourselves nearer... More »
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Posted on Jan 31st, 2009
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rudyan
War. That we still act as if war is the most viable solution to problems at personal and world levels and any/everywhere in between. That we haven't yet gotten that making war to end conflict... More »
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Posted on Dec 18th, 2008
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rudyan
Hmm, I have run from anger most of my life. I have feared it in others, I have feared and fought against it in myself. But here’s the thing: Anger points me to places where... More »
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Posted on Feb 26th, 2008
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rudyan
“What do you want?” said the yoda/oracle. “I’m not sure. Peace, I think.” “The only way to have peace is to be at peace. Peace is not an end, a destination, a result. It... More »
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Posted on Feb 2nd, 2008
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rudyan
A few years ago I discovered in myself a passion for peace – I wanted to somehow be an instrument for peace in the world. Well, that started an inner process for me, as... More »
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Posted on Oct 10th, 2007
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rudyan
There is a much-cited quote of Mother Teresa's which goes as follows: I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as... More »
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Posted on Sep 14th, 2007
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rudyan
a fuchsia towel hangs on my warring neighbor's line an improbable disarmament fuchsia wraps me round with love and peace hot blood purified crimson beatified bamboo bubbles rubbing out the pain of aggressions launched and... More »
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Posted on Aug 15th, 2007
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rudyan
For every one of us who is aware to so live love in our own lives that our peace cannot help but ripple out to the people closest to us, and so into our communities,... More »
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