Peace is not just a Word
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Peace is not a word but an action
That doesn’t mean that we all have to fight on the barricades or that we all have to be involved in the Middle East conflict. Not at all
But first we have to sort out. which for a Swede is a confusing concept. Namely the word Peace. In English it means both;
1. Peace within (Swedish Frid)
2. Peace = absence of war (Swedish Fred)
(In Swedish it is just one vocal that differ those two. Very interesting , linguistically)
Here on iPeace it is most about peace within. But is that so wrong? No of course not since that peace is a big part of the source of Peace = absence of war.
These two concepts are very connected but it is a bit confusing with the same name. For two different things. no matter how associated they are psychologically.
Many misunderstandings comes from this confusion
When I say that Peace is not a word but an action I first of all think about Peace=absence of war. Peace within is a bit on the contrary. Here it is very much about words. To talk, to listen, to comfort, to support and to try to help with heeling in different ways. That can be done even on the Net. But even here you have to be active in your listening and in your caring
That is much what this network have been doing. That is great.
Peace = absence of war, you can not create in front of a computer, no matter how many blog-posts, groups or even whole networks you write about the Middle East conflict, Dalia Lama, Gandhi etc.
We say “Amen” to it all. That’s all that happens. We all think the same here. Who are you trying to convince
For this Peace, you have to be on the barricades , as politicians or as a peace workers on place, helping people. Changing attitudes is a really great instrument too , but no use in a forum where everyone thinks the same. Then you have to go out and meet people in the reality. Those whose lives have given them a totally different opinion, about right and wrong.
They are not here. It demands much actions to reach those
So what is there concretely to do with a peace network.?
First of all stop believing in your mantra; Love, Blessings and Peace. Those words have nowhere created peace and never will. Not peace within and not peace=absence of war . These words are just to make you feel good yourselves
But it is so much we can do. Keep an open attitude, so not only those who have found salvation,can come here and dare to stay. Listen to those who do not feel so good and do not use; Be happy, that‘s a slap in the face for those with an acing soul.
So “really” being here for each other make us in a way to peacemakers. Even if we all have to leave the computer to really contribute: We have to do something concrete in our society. Everyone, who has contributed to a happy childhood, for someone, for example, is a true peacemaker in my eyes
So Peace is not a word , but an action. That goes for both meanings of the word Peace.
So much more to say, but I’m looking forward to a discussion and I can say it there.
But that‘s the problem. There are no discussions nowhere on the net.
There are just Blessings, Wishes, Greetings and the outworn word Love.
How will we ever be capable to change anything?
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Two days later.
I JUST HAVE TO ADD *smile*
It may seem as if I’m a pragmatic social worker, who sees life in just black or white , whiteout any more dimensions :)
Nothing is more wrong.
I believe in the power of thoughts
I‘m sure that we are all One. All twisted together in the web of universe
I believe that new discoveries are just rediscoveries of old wisdom
I believe we have a common collective unconscious, the roots of our beings
I believe their is a meaning behind it all
I believe in a cosmic intelligence ,where nothing was created by chance, where we all were meant to be and where we all had a purpose
Etc
But I also believe that I came to this earth to do something concrete with the life I was given. To make a different in someone’s reality, since after all it is here we live and work. No matter what my philosophical, new physics, mysticism and all the other interesting theories tells me.
I will develop these thoughts in another discussion…
That doesn’t mean that we all have to fight on the barricades or that we all have to be involved in the Middle East conflict. Not at all
But first we have to sort out. which for a Swede is a confusing concept. Namely the word Peace. In English it means both;
1. Peace within (Swedish Frid)
2. Peace = absence of war (Swedish Fred)
(In Swedish it is just one vocal that differ those two. Very interesting , linguistically)
Here on iPeace it is most about peace within. But is that so wrong? No of course not since that peace is a big part of the source of Peace = absence of war.
These two concepts are very connected but it is a bit confusing with the same name. For two different things. no matter how associated they are psychologically.
Many misunderstandings comes from this confusion
When I say that Peace is not a word but an action I first of all think about Peace=absence of war. Peace within is a bit on the contrary. Here it is very much about words. To talk, to listen, to comfort, to support and to try to help with heeling in different ways. That can be done even on the Net. But even here you have to be active in your listening and in your caring
That is much what this network have been doing. That is great.
Peace = absence of war, you can not create in front of a computer, no matter how many blog-posts, groups or even whole networks you write about the Middle East conflict, Dalia Lama, Gandhi etc.
We say “Amen” to it all. That’s all that happens. We all think the same here. Who are you trying to convince
For this Peace, you have to be on the barricades , as politicians or as a peace workers on place, helping people. Changing attitudes is a really great instrument too , but no use in a forum where everyone thinks the same. Then you have to go out and meet people in the reality. Those whose lives have given them a totally different opinion, about right and wrong.
They are not here. It demands much actions to reach those
So what is there concretely to do with a peace network.?
First of all stop believing in your mantra; Love, Blessings and Peace. Those words have nowhere created peace and never will. Not peace within and not peace=absence of war . These words are just to make you feel good yourselves
But it is so much we can do. Keep an open attitude, so not only those who have found salvation,can come here and dare to stay. Listen to those who do not feel so good and do not use; Be happy, that‘s a slap in the face for those with an acing soul.
So “really” being here for each other make us in a way to peacemakers. Even if we all have to leave the computer to really contribute: We have to do something concrete in our society. Everyone, who has contributed to a happy childhood, for someone, for example, is a true peacemaker in my eyes
So Peace is not a word , but an action. That goes for both meanings of the word Peace.
So much more to say, but I’m looking forward to a discussion and I can say it there.
But that‘s the problem. There are no discussions nowhere on the net.
There are just Blessings, Wishes, Greetings and the outworn word Love.
How will we ever be capable to change anything?
_______________________________
Two days later.
I JUST HAVE TO ADD *smile*
It may seem as if I’m a pragmatic social worker, who sees life in just black or white , whiteout any more dimensions :)
Nothing is more wrong.
I believe in the power of thoughts
I‘m sure that we are all One. All twisted together in the web of universe
I believe that new discoveries are just rediscoveries of old wisdom
I believe we have a common collective unconscious, the roots of our beings
I believe their is a meaning behind it all
I believe in a cosmic intelligence ,where nothing was created by chance, where we all were meant to be and where we all had a purpose
Etc
But I also believe that I came to this earth to do something concrete with the life I was given. To make a different in someone’s reality, since after all it is here we live and work. No matter what my philosophical, new physics, mysticism and all the other interesting theories tells me.
I will develop these thoughts in another discussion…
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Comment by GOPI KANTA GHOSH on July 25, 2010 at 4:58pm
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Right...peace is not just word...it is realization and application...
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Comment by Rev. Joseph Verrett (EagleBear) on July 24, 2010 at 10:12pm
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HMMM, I can accept this as a functional way of showing respect and care and belief,
HMMM, good job, now I have another thing to reflect and ponder...Smile...
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Comment by gunilla caisson on July 24, 2010 at 10:05pm
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Talk to him *smile* And ask him if it is OK if I see him as not personal.
That doesn't take his power or divinity away. Not at all. But that gives us the responsibility to take care of his creation.
I think we have that responsibility. And since I believe He is a God for all of us, how can can he choice side in different conflicts, of war, for example.
Just a reflection *smile*
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Sister...
thank you for your kind and thoughtful words to me, and what I will do is go and reflect and ponder your question...I have the answer for myself, but what is for me is not always for others as it is with them as well, so if you dont mind, I will take this up in prayer and when I am shown the answer, I will share it, unless Creator has planned another direction for your answers to come...
but always know, I am not trying to mis-lead or the change anyone, for this is not my purpose, my job is to serve as best I can and do this in the spirit of my Creator and His/Her will, and as I do this, it must be of my own free will that this happens or it will not happen...all my and my wife Pattie and familys love to you and yours...Joseph/EagleBear
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I like when your share your reflections and beliefs Eagle Bear.
I read, I listen inwards, I reflect and I learn. Since I'm a seeker and as such a one I'm open to others thoughts.
I believe in a force or an intelligence, maybe God is name for that "power".
But is he/she personal?
That's the question that has followed me all my life...
I tried to sort that out to myself in a book I never published and a part of which i added in my earlier group here "On Reconnaissance for a God"
But I still struggle with that question...
Thanks for your participation in this group *smile'
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Hi dear sister Gunilla,
You replyed with a very good answer, it made me stop and think even deeper than I have in the past...
After I have taken this time to reflect, this is what is in my spirit to share,
Yes we should all desire to make Creator/he/she etc. (by what ever name you desire to call) the One that Created All Things, look at us in the way in which we were designed and desired, and No we should never let down the Creator. But, when I pray, it is never for just one thing, I pray for All Things to be as it should, I am not All knowing, so I must stop and pray(ask), what is my purpose for this place/time/day/second of this my lifes journey. When we ask for guidance, this is not Creator making the choice for us, it is only showing the true respect we should for the one that in the end no matter our choices, His/Her purpose will be done as it was planned even before time itself. So if you think about it this way, Creator did not side, but only was my true and trusted guide...blessings Joseph/EagleBear
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Welcome Jose Antonio
Do we know each other? If not I'm sure we will*smile*
I look forward to share your opinions, ideas, reflections etc. Is there any better way to get to know one another ?
Glad you are here...
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Beautiful Picture Joy *smile*
Yes as the saying "Everyone is happy in their faith"
If That statement in itself, is benefiting for the world i do not know :)
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To Eagle Bear
We have religious freedom in most countries, Thanks god for that. But we have also the freedom, especially in secularised countries, like Sweden, to not define everything in religious terms. And i thank god for that freedom too ;)
Since when defining, explaining and trying to understand this world I see better without this pair of glasses.
Praying to God to solve conflicts for example , hmm... I believe in the same god for everyone and there are parts in a conflict. Which side will he choice ?
He /She /It created us to solve our own conflicts, he gave us all we needed, intelligence, eyes, ears and hearts, to be used.
We must not let him down ;)
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To G.P
"To be right or happy" (The text on one of the pictures) What a funny comparison. Impossible to make :)
Happiness for me is coming from seeing the joy in the eyes of my surroundings or because of happy events in the world.
My happiness in much associated with yours
An isolated ego fixed happiness,Sorry, I do not even know what it means, still less i can understand
We are different. Thanks God for that :)
It's not a question about right or wrong. Since none of us have the answer.
So in front of that fact we all have to remain humble
Thanks G.P for beautiful pictures *smile*
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