Imagine what would spring from that global peace—the beautiful flowers of kindness. Imagine a world where society uses its talents, resources, and energy for the good of all. Where the many, many billions of dollars currently spent on defense are used instead to attack disease rather than each other. Where communities and families aren’t fractured by violence and crime but are united, strong, understanding, and caring. Where everyone’s home is safe, comfortable, and welcoming. Where new technologies are designed to serve humankind, helping us prosper. Where there is plentiful food and water, and we happily share what we have with friends, neighbors, and strangers. Where borders are no more than lines on old maps. Where creatures of every shape and size have space to thrive. Where Nature is loved and respected. Where our villages, towns, and cities overflow with gratitude and generosit

Imagine that world….

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…..“Yes!” we say. “This is what we want!” But such an ideal world will never happen unless, first, we truly understand what peace is. Very few do. We know all about war but very little about peace ….

….We can only begin to know what peace is when we experience inner peace for ourselves, hence the importance of self-knowledge. When we understand the peace inside us, and get in touch with that peace, then we can understand what peace is between people. Then we can choose to be truly peaceful in the way we act. Then the global peace we’re looking for has a chance of becoming a reality rather than existing only in the form of an abstract “utopia.”…

– Prem Rawat