Creating World Peace

I loved the 60s and the 70s – with “peace signs” hanging from the necks of “hippies” and sewn to their jeans. I fancied myself a hippie a.... 70s hippie – I wore my hair long- I smoked a bit of pot – I wore peace signs on my clothes and around my neck. I listened to protest music. I regretted not being old enough to attend Woodstock. I was for peace.

The “establishment” was anti-peace. After all it was the establishment that got us into wars. Who was the establishment? Politicians, parents, anyone a lot older than I was – and just the “uncool” people in charge.

I am older now – and hopefully a bit wiser. I no longer consider peace an external event; rather I regard it as an internal event which has external repercussions.
Now some may view the unrest in the Middle East or the drug wars at the border of Mexico and The United States, and wonder if I am still smoking a bit of pot – perhaps laced with something stronger.

As I write this blog I am 100% sober.... and in my right mind (which may be subject to opinion). It is my conjecture that in order to create world peace we must as individuals find peace within ourselves.

If I as an individual dedicate myself to a life of peace – I will inevitably inspire others to live in peace by my example – and eventually this will have a domino effect.

For me to live in peace – I have to adopted some self-truths and follow them to the best of my ability.

My 10 Commandments for the creation of my inner peace:

1. Acceptance. I accept my neighbors for who they are – I do not label them as good or bad. I acknowledge they have the rights to their beliefs system –no matter how bizarre it may seem to be.
2. I accept myself – with all weakness and strengths. I acknowledge that I am a beautiful creation.
3. Forgiveness. I am quick to forgive. As Jesus said – “If a man smite you on the right cheek, turn to him the left.” This does not mean that I allow people to abuse me – if there is an incident where I need to call law enforcement – I will. This is just saying I will not hold a grudge. Anger, grudges are forms of negative energy –nothing good is created with negativity.
4. Love. I will love my neighbor as myself. I will wish for good things for all people I know – I will rejoice when good things happens to all people. – I will share their joy.
5. Positive thoughts – I will be positive – realizing each situation has a lesson involved – I will learn that lesson. That does not mean that I am never sad- it means that I will not allow my mind to hang in the dungeon of despair.
6. I will smile – I will smile at neighbors, at friends at perfect strangers. This small act has a dramatic effect – I want to create a positive effect in peoples’ lives.
7. Servitude – I will be of service to others – not because I want to be noticed –rather it is right to give.
8. Prayer/Meditation. I will pray for peace – not my definition of peace – but God’s definition.
9. I will be humble. By practicing humility – it will inspire other people to listen and follow my example.
10. Gratitude. I will live a life of gratitude for all that I have and all that I am.

There are some skeptics who won’t believe this is the way of peace. I accept that and will not argue. However, if more people would try resolutions similar to this – I think there would be a better chance of peace.