See for example David Adams and Johan Galtung. (*) The evolution of the definition of the words peace and violence is the focus of many well-known scientific studies. It is up to us to cultivate them.ĭelia Mamon, for Graines de Paix, March 6th, 2007 If violence seems to be everywhere, then so are the grounds for peace. A lifestyle choice that is personal, collective, economic and political. Peace is a lifestyle choice in which human interactions are based on a sense of humanity that is able to counter the violent tendencies of powerful, vindictive and angry people, by tapping into their hearts and minds. It is through human affection that we can transcend violence. It comes from the expression of the heart just as much as from the mind’s. It is strong and lasting, based on respect, serenity, cordiality and mutual understanding among people. Peace is a relationship of the living well together. Peace is an everlasting weaving of affectionate relationships of closeness based on human values and one another’s creativity to overcome difficulties, conflicts, and their own frustrations. As opposed to a battle, it is a relationship that needs to be built with oneself, then others, not only with our mind, but also with our heart. It is not through a battle that we reach inner peace, but through cultivating an inner state of appeasement. However, defining peace as the war the mind won against instincts is wrong. Peace requires a positive fighting spirit in our relationships, and towards our own reactions as well. By staying passive, we pull apart from this counterweight effort, we choose to let people act violent, even if we are the nicest person of all. It is by building a major counterweight, where peace is prioritized in human interactions, that we can make people with “violent” behavior question themselves and eventually bring out the best in themselves. It allows violent people to increase violence. Being a bystander when confronted with others’ violent interactions kills peace. It is an engagement to be carried out every day in all of our interactions.
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