The Mirror: Gandhi and Hitler
The real power of humans is the ability to rise above judgements about right and wrong and seek to meet the humanity of another person. It challenges the justification in the notion of enemy. Many horrific acts are undertaken in the name of fighting an ‘enemy’. Some may say Hitler had no humanity, yet the… Continue reading
Rattling the Talisman Sabre of War Why Not Find Peace Together
This is a long blog. I felt inspired to explore this topic. I think it is a subject we all have to face but I would reinforce with understanding and compassion for all sides. People do what they do because they believe they are doing the right thing, for the most part, some of course… Continue reading
Military Industrial Complex or M.A.D.?
I find as a peacemaker I don’t dislike anyone. I have interviewed soldiers and those who believe in the military as a solution. Overtime it has been an unquestioned approach to ensuring peace and security. Some would say under extraordinary conditions it can maintain peace. However, what we have seen around the world is the… Continue reading
Kenneth Cloke: Mediators Without Borders
This paper was given to me when I studied Peace and Conflict Studies at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. It was given to me by a professional mediator. I particularly like the idea of parachuting in mediators rather than dropping bombs as a solution. The world currently still uses strategies of force to get what… Continue reading
The Art of Peace focuses on the Youth
I met Dr. Richard Barber the co-founder of Makhampom in Thailand when I was studying at the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program. I was studying conflict resolution with the world’s experts. What was interesting I kept going back to my room with this powerful feeling of transformative peace. I felt the focus is on… Continue reading
Professor Donna Cross: Bullying No Way
I heard Professor Donna Cross speak at the Positive Schools Conference in Brisbane in May 2011. She is a very articulate speaker and clearly has deeply researched the bullying topic. Below is an interview with donna addressing the issue of bullying in schools
http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au/talkout/profiles/researchers/donnaCross.shtml
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Professor Donna Cross
“…much good work has been done by… Continue reading