World Peace: You Are The Voice
The World is a reflection of the collective choices of all people. Collectively we create the life and times we are moving through. Some people will say they are powerless, some will say they have to work, others will say there is no time. How much time does it take to… Continue reading
Unemployment: Is it Better to Stand on Your Feet Then To Live on Your Knees?
I sent this to the Australian Prime Minister. I don’t expect a response, but felt to express another perspective. You never know if you never have a go. You cannot have a voice unless you exercise it. It is a practice and who knows maybe someone benefits. A hand… Continue reading
Aung San Suu Kyi: Her Freedom is Your Freedom
My tribute to Aung San Suu Kyi. I listened to her Nobel Peace Prize speech and what stood out for me was the negative forces that undermine human rights and the importance of expanding the positive forces of kindness. Kindness is the key to peace.
We all take responsibility when we do not forget people… Continue reading
Aung San Suu Kyi: The Nobel Peace Prize Opened Her Heart to Hope
I remember on the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program in Bangkok, Thailand going on a field trip up the Salween River that passes between Burma (Myanmar) and Thailand and travels up to China. I remember putting my hand in the wild river and making a wish for all rivers to run free. On our… Continue reading
McNamara: Lessons from War and Peace Perspectives
Robert McNamara in the previous blog featured in a documentary called the Fog of War depicting his recollections of pivotal wars in US history. It appears to me to be an honest account and retrospectively drawing upon his own lessons that he learned from mistakes. I feel from his experience he is… Continue reading
Robert McNamara: The Fog of Beliefs Lead to War
I watched this documentary last night and it is recommended viewing. It was very interesting learning the lessons of conflict and war from Robert McNamara, the former US Defence Secretary well known for his role directing the Vietnam war. A detailed Wikipedia overview is provided below the video.
First I will provide my own observations.… Continue reading