The Power of One is the One Power
I felt this today. Then I saw the Power of One the movie about apartheid in South Africa. It was hard to watch the violence but I made myself love the perpetrator as the yin/yang of an experience where in the movie the indigenous South African’s experienced their great courage and solidarity. That wouldn’t be… 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
Schindler’s Humanity the Ring of Freedom
I saw the story of Schindler’s List tonight and what particularly moved me was Oskar Schindler’s compassion for the Jews. He took risks and was able to save 1200 lives. There was a scene where he told German soldiers to go as men rather than murderers (words to that effect). He treated… Continue reading
When Will India Learn Gandhian Nonviolence in Kashmir?
I just received a virus from a friends email address book who is a journalist in Kashmir. I tried to write back to her to say her email was being violated. In the subject heading it had iluvterror. I opened the email to find this message luvterorr&terroristundrmilittywach
I am in no doubt which government responsible… Continue reading
Freedom: Do We Live on Our Feet or Fall to Our Knees?
The musicians of the World are great poets and leaders. It is so lovely to listen to their music inspiring us to move. This is a great song by Bon Jovi and great advice. Indeed we were born sovereign, this journey through life is to find your own voice and to define… Continue reading