Johann Galtung Trumpeting Give and Take
Johann Galtung is known as the father of peace research. He advanced the idea of conflict resolution and meeting in the middle. The heading is really his message.
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Solutions-Oriented Peace Journalism
Sydney Siege: Protestor or Terrorist or Mentally Ill?
The first place I go when there are issues of conflict and abuse is to do The Work www.thework.com by Byron Katie (worksheet) to question my fearful thoughts and find my inner truth rather than looking outside myself. For the thought of terrorism actually is residing in my mind as imagined. It is… Continue reading
Can You Really Hear Other Voices?
To truly listen is to truly hear. Often we don’t know how to hear others, we are busy thinking of what we want to say. I do a good activity called ‘concentric circles’ where people are in two circles (inside/outside group) and I ask one side to speak of a subject for 2 minutes and… Continue reading
US Solider Testifying to Murder and Issues of Violence and Problem Solving
This testimonial is very courageous and outlines a former marine John Michael Turner statement on his acts of terror in the war in Iraq. Terrorism in my view is when a person or group inflict terror on any other person or group. It is using terror to control others and win battles. In… Continue reading
The True Measure of Success
This is dedicated to those involved in risk management and the resolution of conflict. May they find the wisdom in equality of all parties for the sake of peace.
THE TRUE MEASURE OF SUCCESS
Everyone does their best,
From their perspective of the world,
No two see the same.
Everyone seeks happiness,
To be… Continue reading
Third Sider Negotiations
I’ve been reflecting on respect for differences, indeed resolving differences.
I found this excellent speech from TED.
Imagine if you regarded yourself as family to others. Imagine if we as the third siders or bystanders helped people resolve conflict. Can we find unity?
In my view there are no strangers only friends we haven’t met… Continue reading