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When it comes to peace, how would you describe yourself?: I'm just a peaceful person

More: Humans are hard wired by instinct over thousands of generations to fear those who are different from themselves. This manifests itself as hate, xenophobia, territorialism, and intolerance. We must continue to evolve as a species to overcome this instinct.

More about me: I have tried to live an ethical life striving for honesty in my business and personal affairs, with fairness and tolerance towards others. My wife and I have raised two boys, one of whom has embarked on a life dedicated to public service, while the other is starting his higher education after spending a year as a tutor/mentor in an inner city middle school through the City Year Organization.

Currently, I practice Personal Injury Law and volunteer services at both the Legal Aid Office and at the Superior Court.

I was a Conscientious Objector during the Vietnam War and contribute to the Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Jewish Peace Fellowship, and the Southern Poverty Law Center.

At 11:44pm on March 20, 2009, Carey Kirkella said…: Thank you! I hope you've voted for my 'dream assignment', "America's Visionary Changemakers". I have about 125 votes and I need about 600 more...

http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/careykirkella/americas-visionary-changemakers/

At 4:35pm on March 15, 2009, Aaditya Shakya said…: Hi
I'm Aaditya from India
I am a film student

I have made a video on world peace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly4bDl0ulf4

Plz watch it and comment and rate it!!!

please add this video to your blog/website/myspace/facebook account

.

Plz join my group on facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=54261082633 and http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=64551173328

At 7:49pm on March 1, 2009, Eau Douce said…: Aloha Edward
great to be on line with you!!
Want to weave New Reality with the Galactic GrandMothers Council?
Visit the Galactic Culture of Peace Cafe on my page
Also invitation to join the GrandMothers honoring Water and singing at the Warm Ponds
on the Red Road on the Big Island of HAwaii today.

IN LAK'ECH I AM ANOTHER YOURSELF
O'DOUCE

At 7:51pm on February 14, 2009, Clicia Pavan said…: Edward
The ipeace is one of the best groups
You'll like it, it gives back to the world

At 7:48pm on February 14, 2009, Clicia Pavan said…: Edward Thank you!I am just a poet
I wish you peace,love and hope

At 7:43pm on February 10, 2009, Joy Harmon said…: You're so right about the importance of communication......but I feel that it is more simple than knowing your rights-----it is about communicating in a way that talks about yourself (statement of the (unimbellished facts) your feelings, your needs, your requests from yourself and others) and then an acceptance if others don't respond to your requests.....I think this would keep people out of trouble and also help them once they did get into trouble. I have been very much helped by Marshall Rosenberg's Non-violent Communication Even if someone else doesn't respond positively, I feel that I have done everything that I could to COMMUNICATE with them.......I have only been in little trouble, so I don't know what being arrested illegally or given an unjust sentence would feel like. As an educator, I have heard lots of stories and been in lots of "unjust" situations involving others---my students and their families. I guess I would like to see English/language classes be about speaking one human to the other. There is a lot of talk and do's and don'ts, but not a lot of teaching the use of compassionate languaging...........Thanks for what you are doing---I agree with you that human learning should undercut your business and it would be a great thing! Peace to you and thanks for responding!
joyfully

At 8:55am on February 10, 2009, CanadianPrincess said…: I am so happy that you joined this fun group. There is a lot to absorb and something for everyone but never a dull moment! I think you would be very beneficial to this website as there are so many facets to it. The groups are also really interesting.

At 4:44am on February 10, 2009, Joy Harmon said…: My son always wanted to become a lawyer......I used to tell him that there were no honest lawyers. He said he would be the first. I was happy when he changed his mind and became a social studies teacher.

Perhaps you are that honest lawyer? I apologize for disparaging the whole profession. That's never healthy. As an educator, I always felt it was important to teach our youth to be able (and to want) to have direct communication with each other. Otherwise a lawyer would have to step in.

Maybe we could work together to improve the communication between people and eliminate the need for both lawyers and educators..........
joyfully

At 4:24am on February 10, 2009, Easy said…: Hello Edward Rockman

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