Will China Realise Gandhi’s Leadership of Service to Humanity?
This came into my inbox this morning. The true power of leadership is not in controlling the population it is in knowing thyself and being true. Leadership is self governance it is not power over it is the power within. The old paradigm we have seen in operation over centuries is the notion of power… 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
Syria: Dismantle the UN Security Council & Amnesty Report
I have been reflecting on Syria as a peacemaker. I did not want to write anything until I felt moved to. I have sent love to the people in my own way.
Over the last few nights I have watched the footage of killings of innocent civilians. On reflection my inner… Continue reading
What Are Governments For?
This is a good question.
When we do not see ourselves in each other we tend to live life for our own interests and we don’t care about others, Africa is a case in point. Self interest at the expense of others is called selfish, one eyed or vested interests. When… Continue reading
US Congressman Denis Kucinich: A New Deal For A New Spirit of Peace
When we decide we are tired of inner conficts, pain and war then we will be ready to embrace this new spirit of peace in the world.
http://kucinich.house.gov/issues/issue/?issueid=1564
Congressman Kucinich is a strong advocate for peace, in the individual and social spheres, and in national and foreign policy. He believes that our government must… Continue reading