US Crossroads: Investing in War (fear) or Peace (love)?
I see the title in two ways US as United States and US as us. I see the same paradigm choice for all people. It is time to change and work towards solving the problems that have beset us for centuries. It will not only take for society to vote in peaceful leaders but for… Continue reading
New CIA Acting Director – An Inquiry into Emotional Intelligence?
This blog will discuss my hope in moving forward for the intelligence community. There are two excellent videos on new ways of thinking in emotional intelligence and personal inquiry in order to develop holistic vision and to ensure analysts and leaders ask the right questions. At the end of this blog is a short profile… Continue reading
Gandhi’s Thoughts On Peace
I love Gandhi. Keep the lamp of nonviolence burning is my inspiration tonight. I remember putting this together and pinning it to university walls. I was a passionate student. I still am 10 years on.
GANDHI’S THOUGHTS ON PEACE
- If we reach real peace in this world and if… Continue reading
US Forces in Australia: Are We Waiting for the Next Big Thing?
Today I sent a poem to Foreign Minister Bob Carr regarding the US visit of Hiliary Clinton to Perth on 13th November.
My inner feeling was that Australia could take on a peacemaking role and be a mediator. We saw that cultivated by Gareth Evans when he was Foreign Minister.
US Forces are building up… Continue reading
United Nations: 2 October, Gandhi’s birthday, International Day of Non-Violence
It is funny I kept feeling Gandhi today, I looked at the date and remembered it is his birthday. I was pleased to find out that today is the International Day of Nonviolence. I have removed the hyphen (non-violence) out of the title as Gandhi actually was into principled nonviolence, not just the cessation of… Continue reading
Iranian Poet Shames Taliban Violence and Praises US Soldier Saving Afghan Girl
It is interesting I learned of a tanker and US Naval vessel colliding this morning. I wondered how is it possible with modern radar. Where was this accident? I found out near the Straits of Hormuz. Then I thought of Iran and the tensions and threats to close the Straits. I… Continue reading