We Need a New Peace Movement

 by Laura Thompson

In the late 70's an antiwar movement began promoting peace in America.  It was a simple movement fueled by "peace".  There was a emblem created that represented peace and tshirts, medallions and other paraphernalia was created and sold to all who chose to participate in this movement.  There was also a physical symbol utilized to represent peace, which were displayed by using the index finger and the middle finger.

Now were need a global peace movement.  There are so many people across the world with limited understanding of the various cultures and beliefs that sometimes it is almost impossible to make sense of what's actually going on in the world.  Understanding each other is one of the key factors in loving and trusting one another.  Peace and love transcends a lot of misunderstanding and misconceptions.

As we continue to transition and transform our lives, there is a need for us to learn as much as we can about who we are and how we can use our gifts, knowledge, skills and talents to make a more peaceful world to live in.

I don't believe that there will ever be an absolute peace, but I do believe that we can do a better job of respect each other's culture and beliefs.  It is harmful to spread hate throughout our communities and the world.  There is a lot that we can do personally to help improve our relationships with others.

Peace begins with a decision by all of us to see the world, as a place where all people are respected and where all of us can contribute to make the world better.

We need a new peace movement and we can start one today...one person at a time.