Peace is in Service to Humanity
Be the change you wish to see. Peace to you, all ways.
Life is the Mirror
life is a mirror,
reflecting fragments back to you,
but what is it that we choose to see,
I realise those fragments are,
really me.
Life is awareness,
awareness is experience,
experience is narrow or… Continue reading
Are Universities Preparing Us For Work or Life?
This is a poem I felt inspired to write in response to the Humanities and Arts cuts at La Trobe University. I studied Peace Studies at this university and it was one of the most significant years of my life. I found out recently the Lecturer, an expert on Gandhi, retired and was not replaced.… Continue reading
Malalai Joya: BBC Cited Her The Bravest Woman in Afghanistan
Malalai Joya I am beginning to know. I did read about her story where she spoke up against those who are regarded as warlords and fundamentalists. These are men who sit with guns at their feet who have no concept of equality with women or democracy – where ideas are freely discussed without… Continue reading
Assange: Get Up for Freedom of Speech
This film is an exclusive interview by the Get Up organisation in Australia. I interviewed this organisation many years ago after seeing sky writing over Canberra saying ‘Get Up’. I found them very interesting. Apparently they had trained in the United States to set up internet based community action. They have become an alternative force… Continue reading
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