Dear Gandhi - man of peace ' iPeace group,

When Gandhi conceived of 'Satyagraha' a strong part of his concept grew from his dialogue (dialectic) based profession as a community lawyer and advocate for his people. If we are to create peace among us, it is largely through similar processes of dialogue that we facilitate, not reserved to conflict but more importantly in our everyday life.

We can facilitate formal (debate structured) dialogue as family members, neighbours and colleagues in research for a better life together as well as in conflict resolution among us at each primary level such as in our families, communities or workplaces. Humanity is suffering from communication blocks, when we don't engage at these primary levels to employ each other's gifts and services locally.

I offer an easy to use tool called 'Both-Sides-Now, Equal time recorded dialogues' for research, conflict resolution and contract or agreement attainment. Healing and nurturing our relationships are key to achieving peace. Each of us represents a perspective or voice of nature, life and spirit.

Like the human eye, each of us sees in two dimensions. It is in comparing or triangulating the differences and similarities between the two eyes that the human brain constructs three dimensional perception. While each of our two eyes only have 7 centimetres of separation, as individuals, families, communities and states, we have many degrees of separation from which we can understand this 3-D plus world in all of its dimensions.

Individuals are self-programmed by their experiences to as well resolve disputes and proactively create. The ancient art of dialectics (Socrates) is as well practiced among 'indigenous' (Latin = 'self-generating') cultures of the world, however debate / dialectics have been erased through colonialism and violence from our community practice.

It is simple for all of us to use these practices, today with a voice or video recording device and the time recording functions found on most wrist watches. When a recording (traditionally in indigenous communities in the circle of the people) is being made individuals are called to a higher self. This format can be used with or without a facilitator. We can resolve and align our resources / abilities without the expense and often the interference of professional mediators (lawyers, psychiatrists, counsellors etc.) who may not understand human strengths. While professions can play a role in our lives, they should never try to replace our primary engagements with ourselves.

Mohandas Gandhi as a community lawyer, employed a principle of seeking the best intentions of both his allies and opponents in the courtroom. This form of formal congenial 'debate' (French = 'de' = 'undo' + 'bate' = 'the fight') allows individuals, families and communities, a way of understanding diverse perspectives and as well to create synergies among them.

If all parties in community, dispute or war held the 'right to dialogue' (typically interest or affiliate groups must first engage their members) and these dialogues are published, then no one would take up arms, for in human experience 'truth' (satya) is the far greater force and 'agraha' ('search') is humanity's quest = (satyagraha).

'Both-Sides-Now' comes in a 2 page version. I can refer individuals to some other illustrative resources such as three cartoons by Bill Watterson (I hope Bill W. will give permission to have them circulated for peace), Joni Mitchell's song 'Both-Sides-Now', quotes from Plato's 'The Republic' on Socrates' dialectics and references to indigenous practices of dialogue. Just making this free and accessible process available for all, would disarm combattants everywhere and bring us peace in our time. It is important however to understand that; this violent condition we are held in, is universal and requires that all of us engage each other and learn to see 3-dimensions plus.

Towards 7 billion dialogues everywhere with everybody,

Douglas Jack at eco-montreal@mcgill.ca

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Thank you Douglas, that was bautiful. I say Amen to your comment. If i may please add, if all of us humans could make a sincere attempt to let go our ego, by making a very strong attempt to D-programme ourselves, so that we can have an open mind and a wider vision. We can be hundred percent certain that we will achieve our goal
Thank you Douglas, that was beautiful. I say Amen to your comment. If i may please very humbly add in simple language, that all who take part in these dialogues could be sincere enough to make a genuine attempt at letting go their ego, by developping a strong will to D-programme theselves, so as to have an open mind and a wider vision. They can be certain of success. This can be certainly done if all taking part in a dialogue are sincerely committed in bringing about a resolution, with true love for ones fellow beings.

God bless you and our beautiful planet.

I send my love to every single individual in this world.

Quintus
Dear Adolphus,
Thank you for your interest. When we reach back into our indigenous histories from around the world, we inevitably find formal dialogue processes everywhere. Typically individuals would meet each other about vision, research or conflict resolution in the circle of friends, family and community. There were interesting timing devices sich as Water-Clocks' used in 500 BC at the time of Socrates that archaeology shows were used in 'debates' (French = 'de' = 'undo' + 'bate' = 'the fight'). In a process of giving equal time and within the circle of the people our egos change to a higher plane of responsability.

As we are all in the predicament of not having a vibrant economic or social circle of people around us, Both-Sides-Now uses an electronic audio or video recording device (most computers have the audio function) and most watches carry 'time-recording' functions. The dialogue participant thus is speaking not just to the perceived opponent but as well to family, community or other colleagues in the recording. It is this shared and formal aspect which helps to transcend ego. Someone speaking from hate or fear will not be able to mobilize their internal resources for dialogue. The compassionate individual can focus on these love process issues as these are the real substance of transformation.

Once a dialogue is recorded it may be transcribed (Voice recognition software will do this automatically) and shared on paper, sound or video to the family and community. Most people have a keen ear for attempts to resolve discord. Results may be kept confidential in some situations or may be published. In published form, it becomes obvious that; "The truth shall set us free" and " The pen is mightier than the sword".

I hope these kinds of details illustrate the relevance of dialectic processes for our time.
Adolphus,
This work on dialogues has been placed on the following Indigene Community website,

I believe Mohandas Gandhi's role as a lawyer was not just incidental but an integral part of his concept of Satyagraha. As Mohandas represented various communities, he engaged perceived enemies and friends in formal dialectics engaging both sides to express themselves and searching out their best intentions for resolution.

Our group here has launched a website Indigene Community www.indigenecommunity.info which considers peace in the context of humanity's long universal indigenous traditions. The concept of 'indigenous' (Latin = 'self-generating') as peace and ecology based runs counter to our institutional training in schools, churches etc which have alienated us from this part of our heritage. IC looks at various aspects of worldwide indigenous traditions and peace for understanding where we are today and how we can find resolve.

Indigene Community has a section on dialectics called Both-Sides-Now, equal time recorded dialogue https://sites.google.com/site/indigenecommunity/structure/both-side... Rather than just focus on dialogue, we also outline economic programs of 'Becoming the change we want to see in the world'. Much of this program is based in multi-home domestic living modeled in Longhouse and Pueblo connected housing in the same way as Gandhi was a promoter of the Ashram. Walking the walk as well as talking the talk.

I can be reached at eco-montreal@mcgill.ca

Namaste
Clicia,
This work on Both Sides Now Dialogues has been placed on Indigene Community's website below.

I believe Mohandas Gandhi's role as a lawyer was not just incidental but an integral part of his concept of Satyagraha. As Mohandas represented various communities, he engaged perceived enemies and friends in formal dialectics engaging both sides to express themselves and searching out their best intentions for resolution.

Our group here has launched a website Indigene Community www.indigenecommunity.info which considers peace in the context of humanity's long universal indigenous traditions. The concept of 'indigenous' (Latin = 'self-generating') as peace and ecology based runs counter to our institutional training in schools, churches etc which have alienated us from this part of our heritage. IC looks at various aspects of worldwide indigenous traditions and peace for understanding where we are today and how we can find resolve.

Indigene Community has a section on dialectics called Both-Sides-Now, equal time recorded dialogue https://sites.google.com/site/indigenecommunity/structure/both-side... Rather than just focus on dialogue, we also outline economic programs of 'Becoming the change we want to see in the world'. Much of this program is based in multi-home domestic living modeled in Longhouse and Pueblo connected housing in the same way as Gandhi was a promoter of the Ashram. Walking the walk as well as talking the talk.

I can be reached at eco-montreal@mcgill.ca
It is strongest weapon...
Gopi Kanta Ghosh, Clicia Pavan,
If all peoples and communities guarantee the 'dialectic' right to meet and formally (recorded, equal time) dialogue issues of concern and if these dialogues are published in diverse media within groups and at large, then no one will pick up the sword. Loving transcending words, interaction and implementation of intentions together are more powerful than any weapons. With dialectic (Both-Sides-Now) process at all levels in every society, all wars can be stopped immediately and peace will thrive. It is important that dialectic rights be implemented for all peoples, both sexes, all classes, all ages, all workplaces, commerces, industries, every school, all classes, every government and institution everywhere.
We can change the world with it
Namaste Gopi,
I believe Mohandas Gandhi's role as a lawyer was not just incidental but an integral part of his concept of Satyagraha. As Mohandas represented various communities, he engaged perceived enemies and friends in formal dialectics engaging both sides to express themselves and searching out their best intentions for resolution.

Our group here has launched a website Indigene Community www.indigenecommunity.info which considers peace in the context of humanity's long universal indigenous traditions. The concept of 'indigenous' (Latin = 'self-generating') as peace and ecology based runs counter to our institutional training in schools, churches etc which have alienated us from this part of our heritage. IC looks at various aspects of worldwide indigenous traditions and peace for understanding where we are today and how we can find resolve.

Indigene Community has a section on dialectics called Both-Sides-Now, equal time recorded dialogue https://sites.google.com/site/indigenecommunity/structure/both-side... Rather than just focus on dialogue, we also outline economic programs of 'Becoming the change we want to see in the world'. Much of this program is based in multi-home domestic living modeled in Longhouse and Pueblo connected housing in the same way as Gandhi was a promoter of the Ashram. Walking the walk as well as talking the talk.

I can be reached at eco-montreal@mcgill.ca

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