The Theory of Active Peace - iPeace.us2024-03-28T16:21:49Zhttps://ipeace.us/forum/topics/the-theory-of-active-peace?commentId=2217368%3AComment%3A878841&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJohn, thank you for sharing t…tag:ipeace.us,2009-01-05:2217368:Comment:8905942009-01-05T05:58:44.911ZLynda Terryhttps://ipeace.us/profile/LyndaTerry
John, thank you for sharing this! Some comments: First, I wonder if there might be another way to language this than the Passive-Active framework - primarily because (especially in Western cultures) the connotation of active is equated with activism of the traditional sort ... You know - the 20th century peace now! activism of the upraised, clenched fist of demanding, rather than the outstretched hand of connecting. To me, that type of activism is an old paradigm we are ready to evolve out of…
John, thank you for sharing this! Some comments: First, I wonder if there might be another way to language this than the Passive-Active framework - primarily because (especially in Western cultures) the connotation of active is equated with activism of the traditional sort ... You know - the 20th century peace now! activism of the upraised, clenched fist of demanding, rather than the outstretched hand of connecting. To me, that type of activism is an old paradigm we are ready to evolve out of and so is there another word that invites a more 21st century freshness, a more expansive perspective of what these later stages of peace are? Second, I also wonder about weaving into this theory more prominent mention of the importance of paying attention to our private and public discourse in evolving our commitment to and understanding of peace? I meet so many who are dedicated to peace, and would see themselves in the stage/phase 5 placement - and yet still speak and write with words and phrases that perpetuate the energy of violence, conflict and divisiveness. For example, "please join our <u>fight</u> for peace in the Middle East." Third, I'd love to see more voice given in this theory to the contribution of spiritual models and practices. For example under 5A, it says social and political means, but most see social as meaning secular. So why not say social, political, spiritual and other means?<br />
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Perhaps some of what I ask about here is addressed elsewhere and if so, I'd love to know where to look to learn more? Thank you again! In service to peace, Lynda Very interesting .. thankstag:ipeace.us,2009-01-04:2217368:Comment:8869892009-01-04T21:48:31.716ZAnne Russellhttps://ipeace.us/profile/AnneRussell
Very interesting .. thanks
Very interesting .. thanks One additional piece for this…tag:ipeace.us,2009-01-04:2217368:Comment:8864642009-01-04T21:08:26.382ZMartin Carrierehttps://ipeace.us/profile/MartinCarriere
One additional piece for this, I feel, could include the surrender of boundaries. I believe it is that as in death, or the combing of the vipers from our tangled thoughts, we transcend beyond the limitations of our ego and embrace our own divine functions in the world. As in the progression from birth through death the stages follow the evolution of our own soul's progression from mortal to divine. To breath the words of peace is to enter the realm of the divine. The transition from being human…
One additional piece for this, I feel, could include the surrender of boundaries. I believe it is that as in death, or the combing of the vipers from our tangled thoughts, we transcend beyond the limitations of our ego and embrace our own divine functions in the world. As in the progression from birth through death the stages follow the evolution of our own soul's progression from mortal to divine. To breath the words of peace is to enter the realm of the divine. The transition from being human to becoming the source of light that guides a process greater than we are requires surrender. The one item many would still have a problem surrendering too is the ownership of the earth. This one great and final challenge will halt many from actually embracing the true reality of peace.<br />
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Very enlightening work and good wishes,<br />
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Martin Carriere Thank you for this formula fo…tag:ipeace.us,2009-01-04:2217368:Comment:8838372009-01-04T17:01:18.158ZGiblatsai (Peter)https://ipeace.us/profile/PeterGiblatsaiPhippen
Thank you for this formula for peace. As I see it, the only solution for conflict, non-peace, is to solve the problem where it is, within me...the ho'oponopono technique as practiced by Dr. Hew Len, is the perfect example of how we can all come to peace within ourselves and at the same time heal our perceptions of the world, and in so doing let the world heal. The five steps to peace as listed above are fine, and the fifth can naturally transpire when we have cleaned our own 'side of the…
Thank you for this formula for peace. As I see it, the only solution for conflict, non-peace, is to solve the problem where it is, within me...the ho'oponopono technique as practiced by Dr. Hew Len, is the perfect example of how we can all come to peace within ourselves and at the same time heal our perceptions of the world, and in so doing let the world heal. The five steps to peace as listed above are fine, and the fifth can naturally transpire when we have cleaned our own 'side of the street' through this technique or other similar practices of 100% responsibility such as is taught in 'A Course in Miracles.'<br />
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Here is an introductory link to this healing practice: <a href="http://hooponoponoworks.blogspot.com/2008/01/interview-with-dr-hew-len.html">http://hooponoponoworks.blogspot.com/2008/01/interview-with-dr-hew-len.html</a> This is very interesting. Can…tag:ipeace.us,2009-01-04:2217368:Comment:8834942009-01-04T16:27:17.159ZFahmi Natourhttps://ipeace.us/profile/FahmiNatour
This is very interesting. Can you talk more about the process of transformation, the change in beliefs and attitudes, from one extreme to the other. From hatred to love, from a deep seated belief in the power of violence to create reality to the realization that we must give peace a chance. How could we convince / encourage more people to make that leap of faith, sort of speak.<br />
Thanks
This is very interesting. Can you talk more about the process of transformation, the change in beliefs and attitudes, from one extreme to the other. From hatred to love, from a deep seated belief in the power of violence to create reality to the realization that we must give peace a chance. How could we convince / encourage more people to make that leap of faith, sort of speak.<br />
Thanks this is a poem for peace
let…tag:ipeace.us,2009-01-04:2217368:Comment:8831932009-01-04T15:58:07.896ZRussell Seagerhttps://ipeace.us/profile/RussellSeager
this is a poem for peace<br />
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let us not fight with anger<br />
let us all have hope together.<br />
the wars must stop, for we are all brothers.<br />
the sun the moon and the stars and all planets afar are one.<br />
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let us no longer live in fear<br />
let us prey for peace this year and every year.<br />
no more fighting amongst religions.<br />
for we need to work together.<br />
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we have all felt pain like the storms and the rain.<br />
for i prey let us just start again.<br />
a new day and a new hope, to help eachother to cope.<br />
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to love eachother…
this is a poem for peace<br />
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let us not fight with anger<br />
let us all have hope together.<br />
the wars must stop, for we are all brothers.<br />
the sun the moon and the stars and all planets afar are one.<br />
<br />
let us no longer live in fear<br />
let us prey for peace this year and every year.<br />
no more fighting amongst religions.<br />
for we need to work together.<br />
<br />
we have all felt pain like the storms and the rain.<br />
for i prey let us just start again.<br />
a new day and a new hope, to help eachother to cope.<br />
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to love eachother all races, to have respect for all.<br />
for i wish this could be true.<br />
for i believe it can be true.<br />
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a new world and a new life where all live together in pefect harmony.<br />
for all is meant to be, inorder to help us see.<br />
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written by russell newboldski send to all who want peace. I love this ‘Theory of Peace’…tag:ipeace.us,2009-01-04:2217368:Comment:8828012009-01-04T15:10:37.401ZJanehttps://ipeace.us/profile/Jane28
I love this ‘Theory of Peace’ and plan to share with all I know and love! Please? and Thank you!<br />
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Our holy interior is Peace, the essence of who we ALL are and happiness is our divine heritage!<br />
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“Good-will produces a great aura of protection about the one who sends it, and “No weapon that is formed against him shall prosper.” In other words, love and good-will destroy the enemies with one’s self, therefore, one has no enemies on the external! There is peace on earth for him who sends good-will…
I love this ‘Theory of Peace’ and plan to share with all I know and love! Please? and Thank you!<br />
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Our holy interior is Peace, the essence of who we ALL are and happiness is our divine heritage!<br />
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“Good-will produces a great aura of protection about the one who sends it, and “No weapon that is formed against him shall prosper.” In other words, love and good-will destroy the enemies with one’s self, therefore, one has no enemies on the external! There is peace on earth for him who sends good-will to man!” ~ Florence Scovel Shinn<br />
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To ALL humankind ...I send you thoughts of love and goodwill!;))<br />
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Thank you so very much sharing peace! A máquina de guerra americana…tag:ipeace.us,2009-01-04:2217368:Comment:8821942009-01-04T13:35:47.657ZBeatriz Helena de Moraes Lemehttps://ipeace.us/profile/BeatrizHelenadeMoraesLeme
A máquina de guerra americana já assassinou John,Bob Kenned, King e outros. Possa Deus proteger Obama para não ter o mesmo fim de homens que queriam a PAZ.<br />
Beatriz Helena.
A máquina de guerra americana já assassinou John,Bob Kenned, King e outros. Possa Deus proteger Obama para não ter o mesmo fim de homens que queriam a PAZ.<br />
Beatriz Helena. Dear
Its very intresting and…tag:ipeace.us,2009-01-04:2217368:Comment:8817992009-01-04T12:35:13.188ZHameedullahhttps://ipeace.us/profile/Hameedullah
Dear<br />
Its very intresting and constructive .<br />
I appreciate your efforts<br />
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With regards<br />
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Hameedullah<br />
Anthropologist<br />
Pakistan
Dear<br />
Its very intresting and constructive .<br />
I appreciate your efforts<br />
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With regards<br />
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Hameedullah<br />
Anthropologist<br />
Pakistan Dear John,
Many thanks for y…tag:ipeace.us,2009-01-04:2217368:Comment:8814792009-01-04T11:50:07.205ZMahmood Sairallyhttps://ipeace.us/profile/MahmoodSairally
Dear John,<br />
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Many thanks for your message. I like your wind up of the stage V: "the ocean of light flowing over the ocean of darkness". I will back you for V C Peacebuilding as it is what I have been doing and promoting in my very active professional life.<br />
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Have a healthy and peaceful New Year.<br />
<br />
Mahmood
Dear John,<br />
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Many thanks for your message. I like your wind up of the stage V: "the ocean of light flowing over the ocean of darkness". I will back you for V C Peacebuilding as it is what I have been doing and promoting in my very active professional life.<br />
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Have a healthy and peaceful New Year.<br />
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Mahmood