Essay by Luke Foster
“War is violence and violence is unpredictable. Therefore, it is far better to avoid it if possible, and never to presume that we know beforehand whether the outcome of a particular war will be beneficial or not.”
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Last night I was making a lot of collages about overcoming the negative emotions that lead to fighting in families, in governments and between governments which is in its worst manifestation causes wars. When there is a bully its not good to stoop to their level with anger and hatred but rather to approach them with a true level of compassion, love and forgiveness.
The Pope is as spiritual and pious as the Dalai Lama.
“Pope Francis says of Ukraine, Gaza: “A negotiated peace is better than a war without end” Pope Francis pleaded for peace worldwide amid ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, telling CBS News on Wednesday that “a negotiated peace is better than a war without end.” “Please. Countries at war, all of them, stop the war.”
Pope Francis (As loved as Saint Francis of Assisi in Italy and globally with the catholic community.
“Lord, make us instruments of Thy peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.”
Saint Francis of Assisi
I think Mala Yousafzai and Michelle Obama are strong spiritual female role models that need to be listened to when it comes to education for women everywhere and how to make world peace.
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world. When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”
Malala Yousafzai
If there is education for women everywhere then everywhere shall be much safer particularly on the subcontinent.
“When someone is cruel or acts like a bully, you don’t stoop to their level. No, our motto is, ‘When they go low, we go high.’”
Michelle Obama
In conclusion world peace will not happen overnight if we just wish for it as we need to be vigilant as a global community and for everyone to come to the table and make lasting peace in the world so innocent women with babies, children and teachers and doctors don’t die needlessly whose only crime was been born in the wrong place.
