When we hear news of riots and wars going on throughout the world, we tend to feel disheartened, sad and helpless. We might feel rather useless, wanting to help, yet at a loss. We might think: Who are we after, to be able to intervene in political matters? We have neither the right skills nor authority to deal with it. But how true is it? Are we all that helpless?
While we may not as effectively end the wars out there, we can definitely contribute to world peace... by first ending the wars inside us. Every quarrel, every shout of anger, every gesture of fury, even if just to another person, is a small war. And it only takes a handful of angry persons to start a riot and a bigger one to start a "real war." Your family fights and disputes might well be a micro version of a war.
After ensuring the root of hatred in us is extinguished, we have already helped make the world a better place. At least, no war will ever be triggered by you, even in the most drastic circumstances. And your sense of peace will spread naturally to your neighbours and your neighbours' to theirs...
If reality is such that we can't really lend a hand to actively help resolve the wars out there, meditate upon radiating Loving-kindness to the war-ravaged. Trust in the power of Loving-kindness and Compassion. It touches and transforms, even if in the most subtle ways. I look forward to the day when enough of us do this meditation together, such that Love truly transforms the world. We need a threshold amount of Love to overcome hatred in today's world. And I invite you to join me. Together, we will make up this threshold. The only revolution needed to end all wars is the spreading of Love. Spread the word... and may Love pervade all.
(The Daily Enlightenment)
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