Deuxième partie (part 2)
On Nov. 13, just days before World Peace Day, a most unpeaceful act was committed when ISIS/ISIL attacked Paris France. During a time when we are supposed to reflect on World Peace, we are now debating how to plan our counterattack on the Islamic extremist organization. There have even been talks of this event being the eventual start of World War III.
When you boil it down, the root of conflict is power. When two sides are at odds, one is seeking power over the other. From a simple argument where both sides seek to be right, to internal wars in a country where each side seeks power and control over the country, to all out international wars seeking power over other countries. The quest for power is at the root of all war.
We wish for world peace so often, but so many don’t know the key to actually achieving it. In this case you can’t fight fire with fire and get world peace. Increased military operations will help keep a country safe, but it won’t contribute to world peace. The other side will always be fighting and struggling to maintain power.
I will leave you with this lasting thought from Jimi Hendrix as a proposed solution:
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
Until then, our hearts go out to the French and the victims of this heinous attack, as well as the millions of innocent lives that are being lost in conflicts around the world. Perhaps now is a good time to start constructing our cranes and wishing for world peace.
Wishing You Peace,
Cristen
