As We Sow, So Shall We Reap – The War for Peace (2003)

As We Sow, So Shall We Reap – The War for Peace

A slightly updated version may also be viewed at http://seedsofhatetobondsoflove.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/as-we-sow-so-shall-we-reap-the-war-for-peace/

“Those who ignore the lessons of history are doomed to repeat it.”

“Those who make a peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable.”
– rather wise and prophetic words from a great leader, John F Kennedy

Author’s Note:
I wrote this piece some time ago (slightly revised) before the start of the Iraq invasion in March 2003) in “an impulsive moment of passionate motivation and/or inspiration” (as is usual with me!). Incidentally, a copy of my letter was sent to President Bush and Britis PM Tony Blair by a doctor in India… not that it made much difference to them receiving a letter from “a nobody near the bottom of the earth” in “little” New Zealand!
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So after seeing the horrific images on television of more daily bombings in Iraq and the killing of ever-more innocent children in Baghdad more than six years later, my heart bleeds and that is why I sending out my thoughts in an attitude of sorrow, as well as a sincerely feeling that I should express my opinions (who cares about them, craig)…hopefully to try make some small difference and a better world through sharing these personal thoughts …as all I can is write about it and share on the net!

Sharing Some Thoughts (Assorted) On Spirituality and Possibilities For Peace

Seascape (stunning) by Anton Gorlin http://www.inspirefirst.com

 

 

 

Article Title: Sharing Some Thoughts (Assorted) On Spirituality and Possibilities For Peace
Shared by craig lock
Key Words: Mind, Spirit, Mindpower, Peace, World Peace, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth, Positive Thinking, Consciousness
Web Sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=la_B005GGMAW4_sr?rh=i%3Abooks&field-author=Craig+Lock&sort=relevance&ie=UTF8&qid and http://goo.gl/vTpjk

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at www.peacepursuit.wordpress.com

www.breakdownwalls.wordpress.com

www.buildbridgesofunity.wordpress.com

www.buildbridgesofunderstanding.wordpress.com

http://religiousunity.wordpress.com

www.sharefaith.wordpress.com

http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com + so many others I can’t keep track

(obsessive or WHAT!)

Other Articles are available at:
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981
(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, ‘spiritual writings’ (how ‘airey-fairey’), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig)

Publishing Guidelines:
These thoughts in point-form (as with all my articles) may be freely published, electronically or in print.

“We share what we know, so that we all may grow.”

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INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS:

I’m sharing some thoughts from my past notes, which may be of interest and get you “tinking” about these “airey-fairey matters”. Hope this short piece is not too “heavy heavy” and that these thoughts may be helpful, ‘thought-provoking’ and perhaps even inspirational to you in helping make a better world.
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Sharing some thoughts (assorted) on SPIRITUALITY and POSSIBILITIES FOR PEACE (‘Endless Possibilities’). But what can a mere I do ???

“Faith sees the invisible,
follows the unfathomable…
and achieves the impossible.”

“I’d rather attempt something great and fail, than attempt nothing and succeed.”
NV Peale

Champion racing driver (and perhaps the greatest ever) Ayrton Senna once said: “I am able to experience God’s presence on earth. God gives me strength and life is a present that God has given to us… and that we are obliged to keep it, to handle it carefully.” Faith needs work, like everything else. It’s about individual self-realisation. Senna’s faith provided him with an armour of self belief.

Plant seeds of the highest thoughts in the fertile ‘garden of the mind’ and nothing is impossible with time, patience and persistent effort.
From small acorns, giant oak-trees grow.

THERE HAS TO BE ANOTHER WAY OF LIVING. It all starts with the individual and BELIEF in what you are trying to accomplish in your life. YOU be the change you wish to see in the world. Change in the world and even ultimately a more peaceful world lies within and starts as seeds in individuals – YOU and I. It’s a transformation and raising of human consciousness.

Impossible???

Dropping enough pebbles into a still pond can make ripples, which can one day turn into a great wave!

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But where do our ideas come from (that’s another book). Imagination, consciousness (higher) , our past experiences, “outer space” (as Edison called it) and/or God???.

“You feel a calling within. This is the voice of spirit, God, Creative Force, the highest thought, the highest values urging you forward to new levels of self expression and sharing something of yourself with others.

Listen to the calling in your heart, which will lead to not only your personal healing of past hurts and injustices (God, the Ultimate Source is “the great restorer”, but towards those new directions, that can contribute positively to a new world. Join your consciousness with others to effect change, transformation and also by offering inspiring action towards a worthy cause. Go forth now and share with the world your beautiful and unique vision. Your positive thoughts, intentions and actions will bless others and bring great benefit to the world.” #

The spirit, the divine spark that made the universe is in you…
but first it has to be activated. YOU can light a torch of hope for future generations. CHOOSE who you want to become and embrace the light. “We are then choosing hope over fear, unity over division and light over darkness” (thanks President Barack Obama).

Shared by Craig Lock (“just an ordinary person trying to write tirelessly for a more peaceful world”)

# I don’t know who wrote these wise words, to which I’ve added a few thoughts; so if anyone does, please let me know, so I can credit them (and ask the person for permission to include these inspiring words in my new manuscript ‘Endless Possibilities, Far and Grand Horizons’).

About the author:

Craig has been learning and studying the ‘workings’ of the human mind for much of his life. He is particularly interested in the overlap between the mind (psychology) and spirituality (spiritual principles). Craig believes in (and loves)sharing information, insights and ‘principles’ to try to make some difference in this world: to help and especially encourage people along life’s magical journey … and that brings him the greatest joy.

The various books that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=la_B005GGMAW4_sr?rh=i%3Abooks&field-author=Craig+Lock&sort=relevance&ie=UTF8&qid and http://goo.gl/vTpjk

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at www.peacepursuit.wordpress.com

www.breakdownwalls.wordpress.com

www.buildbridgesofunity.wordpress.com

www.buildbridgesofunderstanding.wordpress.com

http://religiousunity.wordpress.com

www.sharefaith.wordpress.com

http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com + so many others I can’t keep track (obsessive or WHAT!)

“Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.”
– St. Francis of Assisi (13th century)

(Thanks for sharing those beautiful words with me, dearest mom (even though I didn’t understand them then). Your spirit of acceptance and love lives on… forever)

“Let each one of us build bridges rather than barriers, openness rather than walls. Let us look at distant horizons together in a spirit of acceptance, helpfulness, co-operation and peace. Let our leaders look at the future with a vision – to see things not as they are, but what they could one day become.”
– craig

“When the world is filled with love, people’s hearts are overflowing with hope.”

“There is no end. There is no beginning. There is only the infinite passion, mystery and even the occasional miracle in the magical journey of life.”
– craig

“Together, one mind, one soul at a time, let’s see how many people we can impact, empower, encourage and perhaps even inspire to reach their fullest potentials. Change YOUR world and you help change THE world… for the better”

These thoughts may be freely published, electronically or in print

* “If the Lord makes you successful, I’ll keep you humble.”
– a wife (I won’t say whose!)

 

 

Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational) On “The War For Peace”

 

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Article Title: Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational) On “The War For Peace”
Submitted by: Craig Lock
Category (key words/tags): Peace, “Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Barack Obama, Spiritual”, Spiritual Laws, Law of Attraction, World Peace, Possibilities for Peace, Harmony (enough there now)

Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at www.sharefaith.wordpress.com.wordpress.com

www.buildbridgesofunity.wordpress.com

www.buildbridgesofunderstanding.wordpress.com

www.breakdownwalls.wordpress.com

http://religiousunity.wordpress.com

www.peacepursuit.wordpress.com

http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com + so many others I can’t keep track (obsessive or WHAT!)

Other articles are available at:
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981
(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, ‘spiritual writings’ (how ‘airey-fairey’), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig)

Publishing Guidelines:
These writings (as with all my articles) may be freely published, electronically or in print.

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SHARING SOME THOUGHTS (INSPIRATIONAL) ON “THE WAR FOR PEACE”

Submitter’s Note:
The submitter collects inspirational quotations, instead of bottle-tops or stamps. Craig loves sharing them to hopefully impact, uplift, encourage and perhaps even inspire others along life’s journey. Enjoy.
To your health, prosperity, a sense of self-fulfilment and satisfaction in your work, peaceand especially joy.

All the best for 2013 and beyond

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“Those who make a peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable.”
– rather wise and prophetic words from a great leader, John F Kennedy

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that really matter.”
– Dr Martin Luther King, Jnr

“Those who stand up for justice, will always be on the right side of history.”
– Dr Martin Luther King, Jnr

“Those whom you seek to change, you must first love.”
– Dr Martin Luther King, Jnr

“Wars are poor chisels for carving out a peaceful tomorrow.”
– MLK (again)

“True peace is not merely the absence of tension but is the presence of justice and brotherhood.”
– Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding.”
– Albert Einstein

“Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won — you earn it and win it in every
generation.”
– Coretta Scott King (1927-2006)

“Change can only happen when you change the hearts and minds of those who oppose you.”
– exiled Chinese Muslim leader, Rebiya Kadeer

“If I must choose between righteousness and peace, I choose righteousness.”
– Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919, Twenty-Sixth President of the United States of America from 1901-1909, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize)

Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength.”
– Lao Tzu; Tao Te Ching

Nelson Mandela once said: “To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

Truth ultimately overcomes power…eventually, always.
The strength of spirit to do that comes from the human heart, God, a Higher Power. With God’s spirit we then have strength for the present and have hope in the future

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
– Mahatma Gandhi (and Lance Armstrong)
*
No matter your circumstances, YOU too can have the conquering, the unconquerable spirit of a champion in YOUR own life.

As Gandhi said, ‘in the midst of darkness, light exists’.

However, it’s a darkness that we can and will illuminate with our hearts.
We don’t have to forget the past in order to move forward.
Many small (yet significant) steps by many ‘little people with big hearts” will eventually reach their destination, their destiny.
However, it’s a darkness that we can and will illuminate with our hearts.
Shine your own bright light on humanity.
– craig

“You can cut down the flower, but nothing can stop the coming of the spring.”
God doesn’t require us to succeed; he only requires that you try.”
– Mother Teresa

“All works of love are works of peace.”
– Mother Theresa

“Most of us cannot do great things, so let’s just do the little things in a great way.”
– Mother Teresa (again)

“Let us reach for the world that ought to be, that spark of the divine that still stirs within each of our souls.”
– Barack Obama (in accepting his Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway)

“Lord,
Let me love rather than be loved,
in forgiving we give…
and in dying we are given eternal life.”
– Mother Teresa
(the abbreviated words of Mother Teresa in accepting her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo

When the world is filled with love, people’s hearts are overflowing with hope.”
– craig

“Peacemakers who sow in peace, will heap a harvest of righteousness.”
– James 2:18

About the submitter:
Craig believes that in spite of world peace being an unachievable, impossible dream, through his writings and ‘little actions in life’ he’ll just tirelelessly keep “‘beavering away’ to try to make some small difference towards a better and more peaceful world. Crazy??
Peace lives within

The various books* that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at

Web sites:http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at www.sharefaith.wordpress.com.wordpress.com

www.buildbridgesofunity.wordpress.com

www.buildbridgesofunderstanding.wordpress.com

www.breakdownwalls.wordpress.com

http://religiousunity.wordpress.com

www.peacepursuit.wordpress.com

http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com + so many others I can’t keep track (obsessive or WHAT!)

 

“The world’s smallest and most exclusive bookstore”

Together, one mind, one heart, one soul, one life at a time, let’s encourage, impact, uplift and perhaps even inspire the world. Change YOUR world… and you help change THE world… for the better”

As they carry me to my deathbed, I’ll be saying:
“Lord,
Can you just give me one more hour to finish off one last article. PLEASE!”
– craig (as inspired by the quote of singer, Barry Manilow)

PPS
“In the midst of darkness, light exists.”
– Mahatma Gandhi

“Lord, make me a channel of thy peace;
that where there is hatred, I may bring love;
that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness;
that where there is discord, I may bring harmony;
that where there is error, I may bring truth;
that where there is doubt, I may bring faith;
that where there is despair, I may bring hope;
that where there are shadows, I may bring light;
that where there is sadness, I may bring joy.
Lord, grant that I may seek rather to comfort than to be comforted;
to understand, than to be understood;
to love, than to be loved.
For it is by self-forgetting that one finds.
It is by forgiving that one is forgiven.
It is by dying that one awakens to eternal life.
Amen.”
– St Francis of Assisi
(as well as the full extract of Mother Teresa’s words in accepting her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo)
thanks mom, your generous and free spirit lives on… forever

THESE THOUGHTS MAY BE FREELY PUBLISHED

“Peace. it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. it means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.”
– author unknown

“Blessed are the Peacemakers,
because they’ll achieve plenty of Frequent Flyer points.”

 

 

Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational) On “The War For Peace”

 

Article Title: Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational) On “The War For Peace”
Submitted by: Craig Lock
Category (key words/tags): Peace, “Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Barack Obama, Spiritual”, Spiritual Laws, Law of Attraction, World Peace, Possibilities for Peace, Harmony (enough there now)

Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at www.sharefaith.wordpress.com.wordpress.com

www.buildbridgesofunity.wordpress.com

www.buildbridgesofunderstanding.wordpress.com

www.breakdownwalls.wordpress.com

http://religiousunity.wordpress.com

www.peacepursuit.wordpress.com

http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com + so many others I can’t keep track (obsessive or WHAT!)

Other articles are available at:
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981
(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, ‘spiritual writings’ (how ‘airey-fairey’), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig)

Publishing Guidelines:
These writings (as with all my articles) may be freely published, electronically or in print.

*
SHARING SOME THOUGHTS (INSPIRATIONAL) ON “THE WAR FOR PEACE”

Submitter’s Note:
The submitter collects inspirational quotations, instead of bottle-tops or stamps. Craig loves sharing them to hopefully impact, uplift, encourage and perhaps even inspire others along life’s journey. Enjoy.
To your health, prosperity, a sense of self-fulfilment and satisfaction in your work, peaceand especially joy.

All the best for 2013 and beyond

*
“Those who make a peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable.”
– rather wise and prophetic words from a great leader, John F Kennedy

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that really matter.”
– Dr Martin Luther King, Jnr

“Those who stand up for justice, will always be on the right side of history.”
– Dr Martin Luther King, Jnr

“Those whom you seek to change, you must first love.”
– Dr Martin Luther King, Jnr

“Wars are poor chisels for carving out a peaceful tomorrow.”
– MLK (again)

“True peace is not merely the absence of tension but is the presence of justice and brotherhood.”
– Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding.”
– Albert Einstein

“Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won — you earn it and win it in every
generation.”
– Coretta Scott King (1927-2006)

“Change can only happen when you change the hearts and minds of those who oppose you.”
– exiled Chinese Muslim leader, Rebiya Kadeer

“If I must choose between righteousness and peace, I choose righteousness.”
– Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919, Twenty-Sixth President of the United States of America from 1901-1909, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize)

Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength.”
– Lao Tzu; Tao Te Ching

Nelson Mandela once said: “To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

Truth ultimately overcomes power…eventually, always.
The strength of spirit to do that comes from the human heart, God, a Higher Power. With God’s spirit we then have strength for the present and have hope in the future

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
– Mahatma Gandhi (and Lance Armstrong)
*
No matter your circumstances, YOU too can have the conquering, the unconquerable spirit of a champion in YOUR own life.

As Gandhi said, ‘in the midst of darkness, light exists’.

However, it’s a darkness that we can and will illuminate with our hearts.
We don’t have to forget the past in order to move forward.
Many small (yet significant) steps by many ‘little people with big hearts” will eventually reach their destination, their destiny.
However, it’s a darkness that we can and will illuminate with our hearts.
Shine your own bright light on humanity.
– craig

“You can cut down the flower, but nothing can stop the coming of the spring.”
God doesn’t require us to succeed; he only requires that you try.”
– Mother Teresa

“All works of love are works of peace.”
– Mother Theresa

“Most of us cannot do great things, so let’s just do the little things in a great way.”
– Mother Teresa (again)

“Let us reach for the world that ought to be, that spark of the divine that still stirs within each of our souls.”
– Barack Obama (in accepting his Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway)

“Lord,
Let me love rather than be loved,
in forgiving we give…
and in dying we are given eternal life.”
– Mother Teresa
(the abbreviated words of Mother Teresa in accepting her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo

When the world is filled with love, people’s hearts are overflowing with hope.”
– craig

“Peacemakers who sow in peace, will heap a harvest of righteousness.”
– James 2:18

About the submitter:
Craig believes that in spite of world peace being an unachievable, impossible dream, through his writings and ‘little actions in life’ he’ll just tirelelessly keep “‘beavering away’ to try to make some small difference towards a better and more peaceful world. Crazy??
Peace lives within

The various books* that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at

Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at www.sharefaith.wordpress.com.wordpress.com

www.buildbridgesofunity.wordpress.com

www.buildbridgesofunderstanding.wordpress.com

www.breakdownwalls.wordpress.com

http://religiousunity.wordpress.com

www.peacepursuit.wordpress.com

http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com + so many others I can’t keep track (obsessive or WHAT!)

 

“The world’s smallest and most exclusive bookstore”

Together, one mind, one heart, one soul, one life at a time, let’s encourage, impact, uplift and perhaps even inspire the world. Change YOUR world… and you help change THE world… for the better”

As they carry me to my deathbed, I’ll be saying:
“Lord,
Can you just give me one more hour to finish off one last article. PLEASE!”
– craig (as inspired by the quote of singer, Barry Manilow)

PPS
“In the midst of darkness, light exists.”
– Mahatma Gandhi

“Lord, make me a channel of thy peace;
that where there is hatred, I may bring love;
that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness;
that where there is discord, I may bring harmony;
that where there is error, I may bring truth;
that where there is doubt, I may bring faith;
that where there is despair, I may bring hope;
that where there are shadows, I may bring light;
that where there is sadness, I may bring joy.
Lord, grant that I may seek rather to comfort than to be comforted;
to understand, than to be understood;
to love, than to be loved.
For it is by self-forgetting that one finds.
It is by forgiving that one is forgiven.
It is by dying that one awakens to eternal life.
Amen.”
– St Francis of Assisi
(as well as the full extract of Mother Teresa’s words in accepting her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo)
thanks mom, your generous and free spirit lives on… forever

THESE THOUGHTS MAY BE FREELY PUBLISHED

“Peace. it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. it means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.”
– author unknown

“Blessed are the Peacemakers,
because they’ll achieve plenty of Frequent Flyer points.”

As We Sow, So Shall We Reap – The War for Peace (2003)

Article Title: As We Sow, So Shall We Reap – The War for Peace (2003)

Author: Craig Lock
Category (key words): “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Spiritual Laws, Peace, Pursuit of Peace, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, World Peace, harmony
Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.htmlhttp://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at https://peacepursuit.wordpress.com/http://breakdownwalls.wordpress.com/ and http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com

Publishing Guidelines:
These writings may be freely published,
electronically or in print.
To your health, prosperity, a sense of self-fulfilment and satisfaction in your work, peace and especially joy.

All the best for 2003
craig
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“As We Sow, So Shall We Reap – The “War for Peace” 2003 (Updated)

“Those who make a peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable.”
– rather wise and prophetic words from a great leader, John F Kennedy

Author’s Note:

I wrote this piece some time ago just before the start of the Iraq invasion) in “an impulsive moment of passionate motivation and/or inspiration” *), so after seeing the horrific images on television of more daily bombings in Iraq and the killing of ever-more innocent children in Baghdad more than six years later (and NOW in Syria), my heart bleeds and that is why I sending out my thoughts in an attitude of sorrow, as well as a sincerely feeling that I should express my opinions…hopefully to try make some small difference and a better world through sharing these personal thoughts (as all I can do is write about it).

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I feel “these eternal truths” mentioned in this piece are even more evident in today’s ever more chaotic, intolerant, divided and unsafe world (thanks, President Bush and Mr Blair!). Incidentally, I was a great admirer of the US President and the way he handled the immediate aftermath of 9/11. Unfortunately, with most of the world united with the US (and behind them as a “global superpower”) in an outpouring of sympathy/empathy, I believe he totally squandered a wonderful opportunity to unite world-wide forces of good to mobilise against the evil of terrorism…and so lead countries in a spirit of global unity to help build a better and safer world. Like the great majority of people OUTSIDE the USA (apparently about 85 per cent, I hear), through his misguidedness in linking Iraq with Sept. 11 and instead of choosing a united front against world terrorism (with the larger world’s empathy behind him), I believe your “perceived Texan cow-boy of a President” (at least from this distance) has done a great disservice in protecting the citizens of your great country. I truly believe his fixations, arrogance, inability to admit mistakes, misguidedness in foreign policy, Christian fundamentalism and zealousness, inflexibility in understanding other cultures, insular (zenophobic – big word, eh?) thinking and stubbornness (enough “weaknesses, vices, character flaws” for you?) are a great danger to the future security of your own country, the USA… the modern world… and yes, the security and stability of today’s world. The incumbent President’s legacy to humanity, I believe will be that of a more violent, chaotic and divided world, when the USA should be widely respected as the sole Super-Power and the world leader of nations (and doesn’t the world need that desperately!). I truly hope that your great country can regain that trust and respect in the world one day… with a drastic change of direction (thanks Barack Obama!).

As misguided, misinformed and “insular in his thinking” (from his “limited world view regarding other cultures – their values and beliefs”) as I feel your President was, I can appreciate the decisiveness and courage he took in making his momentous decisions regarding the war in Iraq. I accept that he acted in utmost good faith (and integrity?) at the time; as we’re all human and make mistakes; however some people are doomed to repeat them. Personally, I can forgive your President for his decisions in helping to create a far more dangerous world in which my beloved sons will grow up and live; yet still pray for him (for guidance) …and respect him as a fellow human being with prejudices, weaknesses and frailties, like all of us.
(Incidentally, I truly believe God can turn our weaknesses into our greatest strengths, if we just TRUST).

“My strength is made perfect in your weakness.”
(II Corinthians. 12:9)

Enough politics and religion, and stirring with your personal opinions, “meddling stirrer” Craig!

“Those who fail to learn from the lessons of history (whether from lack of wisdom, misguided religious zeal – in order to leave a lasting legacy, or from a “limited world view”) are doomed to repeat it.”

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The Universe operates on the basic principle of cause and effect. Every action of ours has a consequent REACTION. The unshakable Law of the Universe: Cause and Effect The “Law of Nature” = Growth.

Our thoughts create our reality – the HIGHER the BETTER (but don’t be so “airy-fairy” spiritual, you’re no “earthly good”). So let our thoughts (lofty), our actions and our lives be mirrors of the better society, the better world we’d like to create in the future.

Plant seeds and you get growth (in business and in life). Plant good thoughts and you get good results. Plant bad thoughts and bad things happen. Plant conflict and you get conflict. Plant violence and you get violence (“An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth – tit for tat” – the cycle doesn’t stop – “violence begets violence” – witness Israel and Palestine today). Plant help and you get help (from other people and other countries). GIVE and you get.

So why not then do all we can to help the hundreds of thousands of suffering and innocent Iraqi citizens (particularly children and women)?

Plant “lofty” thoughts and you reap “high” results. Plant great thoughts and you get great results. Plant a spirit of reconciliation and you get reconciliation (An enemy is just someone, who does not understand you… and who you do not understand… YET)… Talk, mediate, enter into negotiations – “positive/constructive engagement” with one’s enemies (even “tyrants”)… then you can start putting on pressure to achieve desired ends. Because we are all connected as “brothers and sisters in the human family”, no matter where in the world we may live, we could be surprised how common are our ideals and aspirations, as human beings inhabiting planet earth (“I am what I am because of what we all are”). We all want the same things, like stability, security and peace. People just want to live in peace and do the best for their families.

Plant forgiveness and you get forgiveness. Plant thoughts of peace and you get peace (and with all resources FOCUSSED on peace you get focussed results, ie. economic GROWTH and PROSPERITY in countries and in people… for ALL – and not just the military!). GIVE. Plant faith in the future and you get even greater faith… and less poverty in the world. Plant hope and you get more hope and less “poverty of thought” AND love (which is spiritual in nature – a spiritual energy) Even when wronged and terribly hurt by others, plant love and you will reap love in return… because love is the greatest and most powerful force in the world… to accomplish absolutely ANYTHING!

Elevate your thinking to the highest level of consciousness, for the good of ALL humanity and you can achieve wonders, perhaps even “miracles” in your life and the world. So why not like Jesus Christ, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther-King, Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi and Mohamed (many of them of different religious beliefs, by the way; yet ALL “great-souled people”, united by a common spiritual bond of LOVE for one’s fellow man) in our own small way reach out to help others (even ‘ordinary’ Iraqis) to make a better world. Each one of us ‘ordinary citizens’ (insignificant though we may feel) has a responsibility to raise the standards of our societies, our countries and the world. It’s up to us fortunate enough to be living in democracies to tell our leaders that we want the bar to be raised in what we will and will not tolerate. And we want absolute TRUTH and integrity, the highest ideals from our leaders!

As “children of God”, each person CAN make a difference (I truly believe that and that is my reason for sharing this piece publically)…a slightly better world than before you arrived on this planet.

“Instead of barriers and walls, let us build bridges… rather than barriers and borders, let us look at distant horizons together… as citizens of a shared humanity.”

“Let each one of us build bridges rather than barriers, openness rather than walls. Let us look at distant horizons together in a spirit of acceptance, helpfulness, co-operation and peace. Let our leaders look at the future with a vision – to see things not as they are, but what they could one day become.”
– craig

Let us FIGHT the “war of evil” with passion – with every ounce of our energy, the way the military fight in times of war. Let us FIGHT FOR PEACE and a better world with every fibre of our being … yet in a spirit of concern and even love for our fellow inhabitants of this planet.

Do that and I guarantee that JUSTICE WILL eventually prevail. The evil forces of terrorism and “tyrants” WILL be eliminated by all reasonable countries working together in a spirit of peaceful co-operation. I think it was Einstein who said that the great problems of this world can only be solved by a higher level of thinking (or consciousness) than that which created them.
A very wise principle… and yes, practical too, eh!

There IS a SPIRITUAL SOLUTION to any “seeming impossible” problem.

God, let our light shine to illuminate a darkened world. Broaden our horizons for all the rich promises you have in store for each one of us, Your children. In so doing, you will promote better understanding and acceptance of others… and so enable us to build a better world for ALL peoples.

With action, great faith, LOVE of others, the right SPIRIT and God’s help, we WILL one day WIN the “War against Terror”, the “War for world PEACE”

” With passion and purpose in our individual lives we can touch others and in so doing illuminate the hearts and minds of humanity to make a better world (through helping raise consciousness). Let us offer an alternate vision for the world to embrace: one that banishes the fanatical ideology of intolerance and hatred to the darkness from which it emerged. Each one of us in our own little ways can and must offer a compelling new horizon: a bright future of justice, tolerance, respect for other traditions and values and especially a vision of hope and thoughts of peace fuelled by the eternal flame of love, which can light the darkest night.

— Craig Lock (inspired by and adapted from the words of Abdurahman Wahid, former President of Indonesia)

Lord, raise our Spirit of Humanity and bless ALL the inhabitants of this world.

Sincerely Yours

“Passionate and impulsive” Craig Lock

“The greatness of a nation
consists not so much
in the number of it’s people
or the extent of its territory
as in the extent
and justice of it’s compassion.”
– Inscription at the Horse Memorial in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, for horses killed in the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902).

P.S: J

About the author:
Craig believes that in spite of world peace being an unachievable, impossible dream, he’ll just tireleessly keep “‘beavering away’ to try to make some difference towards a better and more peaceful world.
http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html
http://www.craiglockbooks.com

The various books that Craig ‘felt inspired to write’ are available at: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html

“Most of us cannot do great things, so let’s just do the little things in a great way.”
– Mother Teresa (again)

“Blessed are the Peacemakers,
because they’ll achieve plenty of Frequent Flyer points.”

Together, one mind, one soul at a time, let’s encourage, impact, uplift and perhaps even inspire the world.”

THESE THOUGHTS MAY BE FREELY PUBLISHED.

.PPS

* and this “letter” was forwarded to President Bush and Prime Minister Blair by a concerned Indian doctor… not that it made much difference to the poor citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan!

“Those who choose to ignore history are doomed to repeat it.”

“There are better ways than war to resolve conflict”

“Instead of the limits of borders (of countries and of our minds) let us and our leaders expand our sense of possibility… and together let’s look at building bridges to distant horizons, far and great. Lord, help us all lift our eyes a little higher.”

– craig

 

As We Sow, So Shall We Reap – The War for Peace (2003)

Article Title: As We Sow, So Shall We Reap – The War for Peace (2003)

Author: Craig Lock
Category (key words): “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Spiritual Laws, Peace, Pursuit of Peace, Possibilities for Peace, World Peace, harmony
Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at www.sharefaith.wordpress.com and http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com

Publishing Guidelines:
These writings may be freely published,
electronically or in print.
To your health, prosperity, a sense of self-fulfilment and satisfaction in your work, peace and especially joy.

All the best for 2003
craig
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“As We Sow, So Shall We Reap – The “War for Peace” 2003 (Updated)

“Those who make a peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable.”
– rather wise and prophetic words from a great leader, John F Kennedy

Author’s Note:

I wrote this piece some time ago just before the start of the Iraq invasion) in “an impulsive moment of passionate motivation and/or inspiration” *), so after seeing the horrific images on television of more daily bombings in Iraq and the killing of ever-more innocent children in Baghdad more than six years later, my heart bleeds and that is why I sending out my thoughts in an attitude of sorrow, as well as a sincerely feeling that I should express my opinions…hopefully to try make some small difference and a better world through sharing these personal thoughts (as all I can do is write about it).

* and this “letter” was forwarded to President Bush and Prime Minister Blair by a concerned Indian doctor… not that it made much difference to the poor citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan
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I feel “these eternal truths” mentioned in this piece are even more evident in today’s ever more chaotic, intolerant, divided and unsafe world (thanks, President Bush and Mr Blair!). Incidentally, I was a great admirer of the US President and the way he handled the immediate aftermath of 9/11. Unfortunately, with most of the world united with the US (and behind them as a “global superpower”) in an outpouring of sympathy, I believe he totally squandered a wonderful opportunity to unite world-wide forces of good to mobilise against the evil of terrorism…and so lead countries in a spirit of global unity to help build a better and safer world. Like the great majority of people OUTSIDE the USA (apparently about 85 per cent, I hear), through his misguidedness in linking Iraq with Sept. 11 and instead of choosing a united front against world terrorism (with the world behind him), I believe your “perceived Texan cow-boy of a President” (at least from this distance) has done a great disservice in protecting the citizens of your great country. I truly believe his fixations, arrogance, inability to admit mistakes, misguidedness in foreign policy, Christian fundamentalism and zealousness, inflexibility in understanding other cultures, insular (zenophobic – big word, eh?) thinking and stubborness (enough “weaknesses, vices, character flaws” for you?) are a great danger to the future security of your own country, the USA… the modern world… and yes, the security and stability of today’s world. The incumbent President’s legacy to humanity, I believe will be that of a more violent, chaotic and divided world, when the USA should be widely respected as the sole Super-Power and the world leader of nations (and doesn’t the world need that desperately!). I truly hope that your great country can regain that trust and respect in the world one day with a drastic change of direction.

As misguided, misinformed and “insular in his thinking” (from his “limited world view regarding other cultures – their values and beliefs”) as I feel your President was, I can appreciate the decisiveness and courage he took in making his momentous decisions regarding the war in Iraq. I accept that he acted in utmost good faith (and integrity?) at the time; as we’re all human and make mistakes; however some people are doomed to repeat them. Personally, I can forgive your President for his decisions in helping to create a far more dangerous world in which my beloved sons will grow up and live; yet still pray for him (for guidance) …and respect him as a fellow human being with prejudices, weaknesses and frailties, like all of us.
(Incidentally, I truly believe God can turn our weaknesses into our greatest strengths, if we just TRUST).

“My strength is made perfect in your weakness.”
(II Corinthians. 12:9)

Enough politics and religion, and stirring with your personal opinions, “meddling stirrer” Craig!

“Those who fail to learn from the lessons of history (whether from lack of wisdom, misguided religious zeal – in order to leave a lasting legacy, or from a “limited world view”) are doomed to repeat it.”

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Elevate your thinking to the highest level of consciousness, for the good of ALL humanity and you can achieve wonders, perhaps even “miracles” in your life and the world. So why not like Jesus Christ, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther-King, Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi and Mohamed (many of them of different religious beliefs, by the way; yet ALL “great-souled people”, united by a common spiritual bond of LOVE for one’s fellow man) in our own small way reach out to help others (even ‘ordinary’ Iraqis) to make a better world. Each one of us ‘ordinary citizens’ (insignificant though we may feel) has a responsibility to raise the standards of our societies, our countries and the world. It’s up to us fortunate enough to be living in democracies to tell our leaders that we want the bar to be raised in what we will and will not tolerate. And we want absolute TRUTH and integrity, the highest ideals from our leaders!

As “children of God”, each person CAN make a difference (I truly believe that and that is my reason for sharing this piece publically)…a slightly better world than before you arrived on this planet.

“Instead of barriers and walls, let us build bridges… rather than barriers and borders, let us look at distant horizons together… as citizens of a shared humanity.”

“Let each one of us build bridges rather than barriers, openness rather than walls. Let us look at distant horizons together in a spirit of acceptance, helpfulness, co-operation and peace. Let our leaders look at the future with a vision – to see things not as they are, but what they could one day become.”
– craig

Let us FIGHT the “war of evil” with passion – with every ounce of our energy, the way the military fight in times of war. Let us FIGHT FOR PEACE and a better world with every fibre of our being … yet in a spirit of concern and even love for our fellow inhabitants of this planet.

Do that and I gurantee that JUSTICE WILL eventually prevail. The evil forces of terrorism and “tyrants” WILL be eliminated by all reasonable countries working together in a spirit of peaceful co-operation. I think it was Einstein who said that the great problems of this world can only be solved by a higher level of thinking (or consciousness) than that which created them.
A very wise principle… and yes, practical too, eh!

There IS a SPIRITUAL SOLUTION to any “seeming impossible” problem.

God, let our light shine to illuminate a darkened world. Broaden our horizons for all the rich promises you have in store for each one of us, Your children. In so doing, you will promote better understanding and acceptance of others… and so enable us to build a better world for ALL peoples.

With action, great faith, LOVE of others, the right SPIRIT and God’s help, we WILL one day WIN the “War against Terror”, the “War for world PEACE”

” With passion and purpose in our individual lives we can touch others and in so doing illuminate the hearts and minds of humanity to make a better world (through helping raise consciousness). Let us offer an alternate vision for the world to embrace: one that banishes the fanatical ideology of intolerance and hatred to the darkness from which it emerged. Each one of us in our own little ways can and must offer a compelling new horizon: a bright future of justice, tolerance, respect for other traditions and values and especially a vision of hope and thoughts of peace fuelled by the eternal flame of love, which can light the darkest night.

— Craig Lock (inspired by and adapted from the words of Abdurahman Wahid, former President of Indonesia)

Lord, raise our Spirit of Humanity and bless ALL the inhabitants of this world.

Sincerely Yours

“Passionate and impulsive” Craig Lock

“The greatness of a nation
consists not so much
in the number of it’s people
or the extent of its territory
as in the extent
and justice of it’s compassion.”
– Inscription at the Horse Memorial in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, for horses killed in the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902).

P.S: Jesus Christ challenged the conventional thinking of the day (as He no doubt would today). As Christ said 2000 years ago, “Love thy enemies”. It takes a great person of incredible strength of character to do that in the face of the deepest hurts… but I truly believe it is the ONLY answer to the greatest problem (lack of attempts at understanding other people and cultures). The immense problems of this world cannot be solved at the same level of thinking that created them. If we put all our resources and imaginations together and do it right, with total commitment in a spirit of love and acceptance of others… then other immense and seemingly insoluble problems of the world, like violence and poverty will be alleviated.

We human beings CAN and WILL eventually solve them in this often very cruel, diverse, mysterious, yet still incredibly beautiful and magical world. With action by ordinary people + great faith, NOTHING is impossible. Do all you can with every fibre of your being, then simply TRUST. Life is a miracle… and we have to trust not man or countries, but God for justice to prevail.

I am reminded of something Mahatma Gandhi’s said not long before he was assassinated:

“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible; but in the end, they always fall. Think of it, ALWAYS.”

“There is only one thing that has power completely, and that is love. Because when a man loves, he seeks no power, and therefore he has power. Only strive for power if it is not at the cost (expense) of other men (people). Power corrupts. You have to be pure and righteous first, before one can attain power. I believe that love is a greater force than power.

Powerful and moving words from that great South African humanitarian, Alan Paton, who wrote the beautiful work ‘Cry the Beloved Country’ in 1948.

“Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire.”

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
“Love suffers long and is kind. Love does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. And now abide faith, hope, love; but the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13

“When the world is filled with love, people’s hearts are overflowing with hope.”
– craig

About the author:
Craig believes that in spite of world peace being an unachievable, impossible dream, he’ll just tirelelessly keep “‘beavering away’ to try to make some difference towards a better and more peaceful world.
http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html
http://www.craiglockbooks.com

The various books that Craig ‘felt inspired to write’ are available at: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html

“Most of us cannot do great things, so let’s just do the little things in a great way.”
– Mother Teresa (again)

“Blessed are the Peacemakers,
because they’ll achieve plenty of Frequent Flyer points.”

Together, one mind, one soul at a time, let’s encourage, impact, uplift and perhaps even inspire the world.”

THESE THOUGHTS MAY BE FREELY PUBLISHED.

.PPS

* and this “letter” was forwarded to President Bush and Prime Minister Blair by a concerned Indian doctor… not that it made much difference to the poor citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan

“Those who choose to ignore history are doomed to repeat it.”

“There are better ways than war to resolve conflict”

Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational and Empowering) On “The War For Peace”

Article Title: Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational and Empowering) On “The War For Peace”

Submitted by: Craig Lock

Category (key words/tags): Peace, “Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Barack Obama, Spiritual”, Spiritual Laws, Law of Attraction, World Peace, Possibilities for Peace, Harmony (enough there now)

Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at https://peacepursuit.wordpress.com/http://breakdownwalls.wordpress.com/ and http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com

Other articles are available at:  http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981 (Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, ‘spiritual writings’ (how ‘airey-fairey’), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig)

Publishing Guidelines:

These writings (as with all my articles) may be freely published, electronically or in print.

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SHARING SOME THOUGHTS (INSPIRATIONAL and EMPOWERING) ON “THE WAR FOR PEACE”

Submitter’s Note: The submitter collects inspirational quotations, instead of bottle-tops or stamps. Craig loves sharing them to hopefully impact, uplift, encourage and perhaps even inspire others along life’s journey. Enjoy.

To your health, prosperity, a sense of self-fulfilment and satisfaction in your work, peace and especially joy.

All the best for 2012 and beyond

* “Those who make a peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable.” – rather wise and prophetic words from a great leader, John F Kennedy

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that really matter.” – Dr Martin Luther King, Jnr

“Those who stand up for justice, will always be on the right side of history.” – Dr Martin Luther King, Jnr

“Those whom you seek to change, you must first love.” – Dr Martin Luther King, Jnr

“Wars are poor chisels for carving out a peaceful tomorrow.” – MLK (again)

“True peace is not merely the absence of tension but is the presence of justice and brotherhood.” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding.” – Albert Einstein

“Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won — you earn it and win it in every generation.” – Coretta Scott King (1927-2006)

“Change can only happen when you change the hearts and minds of those who oppose you.” – exiled Chinese Muslim leader, Rebiya Kadeer

“If I must choose between righteousness and peace, I choose righteousness.” – Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919, Twenty-Sixth President of the United States of America from 1901-1909, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize)

Conquering others requires force. Conquering oneself requires strength.” – Lao Tzu; Tao Te Ching

Nelson Mandela once said: “To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

Truth ultimately overcomes power…eventually, always. The strength of spirit to do that comes from the human heart, God, a Higher Power. With God’s spirit we then have strength for the present and have hope in the future

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” – Mahatma Gandhi (and Lance Armstrong) * No matter your circumstances, YOU too can have the conquering, the unconquerable spirit of a champion in YOUR own life.

As Gandhi said, ‘in the midst of darkness, light exists’.

However, it’s a darkness that we can and will illuminate with our hearts. We don’t have to forget the past in order to move forward. Many small (yet significant) steps by many ‘little people with big hearts” will eventually reach their destination, their destiny. However, it’s a darkness that we can and will illuminate with our hearts. Shine your own bright light on humanity. – craig

“You can cut down the flower, but nothing can stop the coming of the spring.”

“God doesn’t require us to succeed; he only requires that you try.” – Mother Teresa

“All works of love are works of peace.” – Mother Theresa

“Most of us cannot do great things, so let’s just do the little things in a great way.” – Mother Teresa (again)

“Let us reach for the world that ought to be, that spark of the divine that still stirs within each of our souls.” – Barack Obama (in accepting his Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway)

“Lord, Let me love rather than be loved, in forgiving we give… and in dying we are given eternal life.” – Mother Teresa (the abbreviated words of Mother Teresa in accepting her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo

When the world is filled with love, people’s hearts are overflowing with hope.” – craig

“Peacemakers who sow in peace, will heap a harvest of righteousness.” – James 2:18

Together, one mind, one heart, one soul, one life at a time, let’s encourage, impact, uplift and perhaps even inspire the world. Change YOUR world… and you help change THE world… for the better”

As they carry me to my deathbed, I’ll be saying: “Lord, Can you just give me one more hour to finish off one last article. PLEASE!” – craig (as inspired by the quote of singer, Barry Manilow)

PPS “In the midst of darkness, light exists.” – Mahatma Gandhi

“Lord, make me a channel of thy peace; that where there is hatred, I may bring love; that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness; that where there is discord, I may bring harmony; that where there is error, I may bring truth; that where there is doubt, I may bring faith; that where there is despair, I may bring hope; that where there are shadows, I may bring light; that where there is sadness, I may bring joy. Lord, grant that I may seek rather to comfort than to be comforted; to understand, than to be understood; to love, than to be loved. For it is by self-forgetting that one finds. It is by forgiving that one is forgiven. It is by dying that one awakens to eternal life. Amen.” – St Francis of Assisi (as well as the full extract of Mother Teresa’s words in accepting her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo) thanks mom, your generous and free spirit lives on… forever

THESE THOUGHTS MAY BE FREELY PUBLISHED

“Peace. it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. it means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” – author unknown

“Where do we find peace? Peace is in the rosy softness of a new dawn breaking. It’s the sound of the wind across the mountain peak, the quiet and mystical beauty of a snow-flake drifting silence downward to a land blanketed in white. Peace is the elusive Kingdom of the Soul.”

Thank you, dearest mom for the enrichment you have given to our lives. Your generous “zany hazey” spirit of love that is the colourful garden of your soul lives on … your beautiful bright ray of sunshine continues to shine on and caress the world… forever

About the submitter: Craig believes that in spite of world peace being an unachievable, impossible dream, through his writings and ‘little actions in life’ he’ll just tirelelessly keep “‘beavering away’ to try to make some small difference towards a better and more peaceful world. Crazy?? Peace lives within!

The various books* that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at https://peacepursuit.wordpress.com/http://breakdownwalls.wordpress.com/ and http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com

“The world’s smallest and most exclusive bookstore”

Together, one mind, one heart at a time, let’s march into a bright new tomorrow

“Blessed are the Peacemakers, because they’ll achieve plenty of Frequent Flyer points.”

Together, one mind, one heart at a time, let’s march into a bright new tomorrow

from https://peacepursuit.wordpress.com

As We Sow, So Shall We Reap – The War for Peace (2003)

Article Title: As We Sow, So Shall We Reap – The War for Peace (2003)

Author: Craig Lock

Category (key words): “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Spiritual Laws, Peace, Pursuit of Peace, World Peace, harmony

Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4

The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com

Publishing Guidelines: These writings may be freely published, electronically or in print. To your health, prosperity, a sense of self-fulfilment and satisfaction in your work, peace and especially joy.

All the best for 2003

craig

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“As We Sow, So Shall We Reap – The “War for Peace” (Updated)

“Those who make a peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable.” – rather wise and prophetic words from a great leader, John F Kennedy

Author’s Note:

I wrote this piece some time ago just before the start of the Iraq invasion) in “an impulsive moment of passionate motivation and/or inspiration” *), so after seeing the horrific images on television of more daily bombings in Iraq and the killing of ever-more innocent children in Baghdad more than six years later, my heart bleeds and that is why I sending out my thoughts in an attitude of sorrow, as well as a sincerely feeling that I should express my opinions…hopefully to try make some small difference and a better world through sharing these personal thoughts (as all I can do is write about it).

* and this “letter” was forwarded to President Bush and Prime Minister Blair by a concerned Indian doctor… not that it made much difference to the poor citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan                                                         

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I feel “these eternal truths” mentioned in this piece are even more evident in today’s ever more chaotic, intolerant, divided and unsafe world (thanks, President Bush and Mr Blair!). Incidentally, I was a great admirer of the US President and the way he handled the immediate aftermath of 9/11. Unfortunately, with most of the world united with the US (and behind them as a “global superpower”) in an outpouring of sympathy, I believe he totally squandered a wonderful opportunity to unite world-wide forces of good to mobilise against the evil of terrorism…and so lead countries in a spirit of global unity to help build a better and safer world. Like the great majority of people OUTSIDE the USA (apparently about 85 per cent, I hear), through his misguidedness in linking Iraq with Sept. 11 and instead of choosing a united front against world terrorism (with the world behind him), I believe your “perceived Texan cow-boy of a President” (at least from this distance) has done a great disservice in protecting the citizens of your great country. I truly believe his fixations, arrogance, inability to admit mistakes, misguidedness in foreign policy, Christian fundamentalism and zealousness, inflexibility in understanding other cultures, insular (zenophobic – big word, eh?) thinking and stubborness (enough “weaknesses, vices, character flaws” for you?) are a great danger to the future security of your own country, the USA… the modern world… and yes, the security and stability of today’s world. The incumbent President’s legacy to humanity, I believe will be that of a more violent, chaotic and divided world, when the USA should be widely respected as the sole Super-Power and the world leader of nations (and doesn’t the world need that desperately!). I truly hope that your great country can regain that trust and respect in the world one day with a drastic change of direction.

As misguided, misinformed and “insular in his thinking” (from his “limited world view regarding other cultures – their values and beliefs”) as I feel your President was, I can appreciate the decisiveness and courage he took in making his momentous decisions regarding the war in Iraq. I accept that he acted in utmost good faith (and integrity?) at the time; as we’re all human and make mistakes; however some people are doomed to repeat them. Personally, I can forgive your President for his decisions in helping to create a far more dangerous world in which my beloved sons will grow up and live; yet still pray for him (for guidance) …and respect him as a fellow human being with prejudices, weaknesses and frailties, like all of us. (Incidentally, I truly believe God can turn our weaknesses into our greatest strengths, if we just TRUST).

“My strength is made perfect in your weakness.” (II Corinthians. 12:9)

Enough politics and religion, and stirring with your personal opinions, “meddling stirrer” Craig!

“Those who fail to learn from the lessons of history (whether from lack of wisdom, misguided religious zeal – in order to leave a lasting legacy, or from a “limited world view”) are doomed to repeat it.”

* The Universe operates on the basic principle of cause and effect. Every action of ours has a consequent REACTION. The unshakable Law of the Universe: Cause and Effect The “Law of Nature” = Growth.

Our thoughts create our reality – the HIGHER the BETTER (but don’t be so “airy-fairy” spiritual, you’re no “earthly good”). So let our thoughts (lofty), our actions and our lives be mirrors of the better society, the better world we’d like to create in the future.

Plant seeds and you get growth (in business and in life). Plant good thoughts and you get good results. Plant bad thoughts and bad things happen. Plant conflict and you get conflict. Plant violence and you get violence (“An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth – tit for tat” – the cycle doesn’t stop – “violence begets violence” – witness Israel and Palestine today). Plant help and you get help (from other people and other countries). GIVE and you get.

So why not then do all we can to help the hundreds of thousands of suffering and innocent Iraqi citizens (particularly children and women)?

Plant “lofty” thoughts and you reap “high” results. Plant great thoughts and you get great results. Plant a spirit of reconciliation and you get reconciliation (An enemy is just someone, who does not understand you… and who you do not understand… YET)… Talk, mediate, enter into negotiations – “positive/constructive engagement” with one’s enemies (even “tyrants”)… then you can start putting on pressure to achieve desired ends. Because we are all connected as “brothers and sisters in the human family”, no matter where in the world we may live, we could be surprised how common are our ideals and aspirations, as human beings inhabiting planet earth (“I am what I am because of what we all are”). We all want the same things, like stability, security and peace. People just want to live in peace and do the best for their families.

Plant forgiveness and you get forgiveness. Plant thoughts of peace and you get peace (and with all resources FOCUSSED on peace you get focussed results, ie. economic GROWTH and PROSPERITY in countries and in people… for ALL – and not just the military!). GIVE. Plant faith in the future and you get even greater faith… and less poverty in the world. Plant hope and you get more hope and less “poverty of thought” AND love (which is spiritual in nature – a spiritual energy) Even when wronged and terribly hurt by others, plant love and you will reap love in return… because love is the greatest and most powerful force in the world… to accomplish absolutely ANYTHING!

Elevate your thinking to the highest level of consciousness, for the good of ALL humanity and you can achieve wonders, perhaps even “miracles” in your life and the world. So why not like Jesus Christ, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther-King, Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi and Mohamed (many of them of different religious beliefs, by the way; yet ALL “great-souled people”, united by a common spiritual bond of LOVE for one’s fellow man) in our own small way reach out to help others (even ‘ordinary’ Iraqis) to make a better world. Each one of us ‘ordinary citizens’ (insignificant though we may feel) has a responsibility to raise the standards of our societies, our countries and the world. It’s up to us fortunate enough to be living in democracies to tell our leaders that we want the bar to be raised in what we will and will not tolerate. And we want absolute TRUTH and integrity, the highest ideals from our leaders!

As “children of God”, each person CAN make a difference (I truly believe that and that is my reason for sharing this piece publically)…a slightly better world than before you arrived on this planet.

“Instead of barriers and walls, let us build bridges… rather than barriers and borders, let us look at distant horizons together… as citizens of a shared humanity.”

“Let each one of us build bridges rather than barriers, openness rather than walls. Let us look at distant horizons together in a spirit of acceptance, helpfulness, co-operation and peace. Let our leaders look at the future with a vision – to see things not as they are, but what they could one day become.” – craig

Let us FIGHT the “war of evil” with passion – with every ounce of our energy, the way the military fight in times of war. Let us FIGHT FOR PEACE and a better world with every fibre of our being … yet in a spirit of concern and even love for our fellow inhabitants of this planet.

Do that and I gurantee that JUSTICE WILL eventually prevail. The evil forces of terrorism and “tyrants” WILL be eliminated by all reasonable countries working together in a spirit of peaceful co-operation. I think it was Einstein who said that the great problems of this world can only be solved by a higher level of thinking (or consciousness) than that which created them. A very wise principle… and yes, practical too, eh!

There IS a SPIRITUAL SOLUTION to any “seeming impossible” problem.

God, let our light shine to illuminate a darkened world. Broaden our horizons for all the rich promises you have in store for each one of us, Your children. In so doing, you will promote better understanding and acceptance of others… and so enable us to build a better world for ALL peoples.

With action, great faith, LOVE of others, the right SPIRIT and God’s help, we WILL one day WIN the “War against Terror”, the “War for world PEACE”

” With passion and purpose in our individual lives we can touch others and in so doing illuminate the hearts and minds of humanity to make a better world (through helping raise consciousness). Let us offer an alternate vision for the world to embrace: one that banishes the fanatical ideology of intolerance and hatred to the darkness from which it emerged. Each one of us in our own little ways can and must offer a compelling new horizon: a bright future of justice, tolerance, respect for other traditions and values and especially a vision of hope and thoughts of peace fuelled by the eternal flame of love, which can light the darkest night.

— Craig Lock (inspired by and adapted from the words of Abdurahman Wahid, former President of Indonesia)

Lord, raise our Spirit of Humanity and bless ALL the inhabitants of this world.

Sincerely Yours

“Passionate and impulsive” Craig Lock

“The greatness of a nation consists not so much in the number of it’s people or the extent of its territory as in the extent and justice of it’s compassion.” – Inscription at the Horse Memorial in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, for horses killed in the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902).

P.S: Jesus Christ challenged the conventional thinking of the day (as He no doubt would today). As Christ said 2000 years ago, “Love thy enemies”. It takes a great person of incredible strength of character to do that in the face of the deepest hurts… but I truly believe it is the ONLY answer to the greatest problem (lack of attempts at understanding other people and cultures). The immense problems of this world cannot be solved at the same level of thinking that created them. If we put all our resources and imaginations together and do it right, with total commitment in a spirit of love and acceptance of others… then other immense and seemingly insoluble problems of the world, like violence and poverty will be alleviated.

We human beings CAN and WILL eventually solve them in this often very cruel, diverse, mysterious, yet still incredibly beautiful and magical world. With action by ordinary people + great faith, NOTHING is impossible. Do all you can with every fibre of your being, then simply TRUST. Life is a miracle… and we have to trust not man or countries, but God for justice to prevail.

I am reminded of something Mahatma Gandhi’s said not long before he was assassinated:

“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible; but in the end, they always fall. Think of it, ALWAYS.”

“There is only one thing that has power completely, and that is love. Because when a man loves, he seeks no power, and therefore he has power. Only strive for power if it is not at the cost (expense) of other men (people). Power corrupts. You have to be pure and righteous first, before one can attain power. I believe that love is a greater force than power.

Powerful and moving words from that great South African humanitarian, Alan Paton, who wrote the beautiful work ‘Cry the Beloved Country’ in 1948.

“Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire.”

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin “Love suffers long and is kind. Love does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. And now abide faith, hope, love; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13

“When the world is filled with love, people’s hearts are overflowing with hope.” – craig

About the author:

Craig believes that in spite of world peace being an unachievable, impossible dream, he’ll just tirelelessly keep “‘beavering away’ to try to make some difference towards a better and more peaceful world. http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html http://www.craiglockbooks.com

The various books that Craig ‘felt inspired to write’ are available at: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html

“Most of us cannot do great things, so let’s just do the little things in a great way.” – Mother Teresa (again)

“Blessed are the Peacemakers, because they’ll achieve plenty of Frequent Flyer points.”

Together, one mind, one soul at a time, let’s encourage, impact, uplift and perhaps even inspire the world.”

THESE THOUGHTS MAY BE FREELY PUBLISHED.

.PPS

* and this “letter” was forwarded to President Bush and Prime Minister Blair by a concerned Indian doctor… not that it made much difference to the poor citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan

“Those who choose to ignore history are doomed to repeat it.”

“There are better ways than war to resolve conflict”

 

PPS

Every seemingly impossible problem has a spiritual solution!

“As We Sow, So Shall We Reap – The War for Peace”

Article Title: “As We Sow, So Shall We Reap – The War for Peace” Submitted by: Craig Lock
Key Words: Peace, pursuit of peace, world peace, inspiration, harmony, empowerment, spirituality, “spiritual thoughts”, spiritual growth, spiritual, spiritual laws 
The submitter’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock%22&t=post and http://craiglock.wordpress.com

Other Articles are available at:
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(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, ‘spiritual writings’ (how ‘airey-fairey’), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig)

Publishing Guidelines:
This article originally written many years ago (as with all my writings) may be freely published, electronically or in print.
Enjoy (hopefully)…

“stirring peacefully” craig

To your health, prosperity, a sense of self-fulfillment and satisfaction in your work, peace and especially joy.
craig
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“AS WE SOW, SO SHALL WE REAP – “THE WAR FOR PEACE”

“Those who make a peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable.”
– rather wise and prophetic words from a great leader, John F Kennedy

Author’s Note:

I wrote this piece some time ago just before the start of the Iraq invasion) in “an impulsive moment of passionate motivation and/or inspiration” ), so after seeing the horrific images on television of more daily bombings in Iraq and the killing of ever-more innocent children in Baghdad more than seven years later, my heart bleeds and that is why I sending out my thoughts in an attitude of sorrow, as well as a sincerely feeling that I should express my opinions…hopefully to try make some small difference and a better world through sharing these personal thoughts (as all I can do is write about it).
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I feel “these eternal truths” mentioned in this piece are even more evident in today’s ever more chaotic, intolerant, divided and unsafe world (Unfortunately, with most of the world united with the US (and behind them as a “global superpower”) in an outpouring of sympathy, I believe the US of A (at least the decisions of the former President totally squandered a wonderful opportunity to unite world-wide forces of good to mobilise against the evil of terrorism…and so lead countries in a spirit of global unity to help build a better, safer and more secure world. Unfortunately, the legacy to humanity, has been that of a more violent, chaotic and divided world, when the USA should be widely respected as the sole Super-Power and the world leader of nations (and doesn’t the world need that desperately!). I truly hope that your great country can regain that trust and respect in the world one day with a drastic change of direction.

Still the past is past and we all have to move on and learn from our mistakes…to a new era…

“My strength is made perfect in your weakness.”
(II Corinthians. 12:9)

Enough politics and religion, and stirring with your personal opinions, “meddling stirrer” Craig!

“Those who fail to learn from the lessons of history (whether from lack of wisdom, misguided religious zeal – in order to leave a lasting legacy, or from a “limited world view”) are doomed to repeat it.”

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The Universe operates on the basic principle of cause and effect. Every action of ours has a consequent REACTION. The unshakable Law of the Universe: Cause and Effect The “Law of Nature” = Growth.

Our thoughts create our reality – the HIGHER the BETTER (but don’t be so “airy-fairy” spiritual, you’re no “earthly good”). So let our thoughts (lofty), our actions and our lives be mirrors of the better society, the better world we’d like to create in the future.

Plant seeds and you get growth (in business and in life).

Plant good thoughts and you get good results.

Plant bad thoughts and bad things happen.

Plant conflict and you get conflict.

Plant violence and you get violence (“An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth – tit for tat” – the cycle doesn’t stop – “violence begets violence” – witness Israel and Palestine today).

Plant help and you get help (from other people and other countries). GIVE and you get.

So why not then do all we can to help the hundreds of thousands of suffering and innocent Iraqi citizens (particularly children and women)?

Plant “lofty” thoughts and you reap “high” results.

Plant great thoughts and you get great results.

Plant a spirit of reconciliation and you get reconciliation (An enemy is just someone, who does not understand you… and who you do not understand… YET)… Talk, mediate, enter into negotiations – “positive/constructive engagement” with one’s enemies (even “tyrants”)… then you can start putting on pressure to achieve desired ends. Because we are all connected as “brothers and sisters in the human family”, no matter where in the world we may live, we could be surprised how common are our ideals and aspirations, as human beings inhabiting planet earth (“I am what I am because of what we all are”). We all want the same things, like stability, security and peace. People just want to live in peace and do the best for their families.

Plant forgiveness and you get forgiveness.

“Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it’s an ongoing state of mind. A long and ardous journey that starts with a single large step – in spite of immense pain, the decision to forgive, a commitment to the ideal… and one that gives freedom… to the forgiven, yet also to the forgiver.”

– me

Plant thoughts of peace and you get peace (and with all resources FOCUSSED on peace you get focussed results, ie. economic GROWTH and PROSPERITY in countries and in people… for ALL – and not just the military!). GIVE. Plant faith in the future and you get even greater faith… and less poverty in the world.

Plant seeds of HOPE and you get more hope and less “poverty of thought” AND love (which is spiritual in nature – a spiritual energy) Even when wronged and terribly hurt by others, plant love and you will reap love in return… because love is the greatest and most powerful force in the world… to accomplish absolutely ANYTHING!

Elevate your thinking to the highest level of consciousness, for the good of ALL humanity and you can achieve wonders, perhaps even “miracles” in your life and the world. So why not like Jesus Christ, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther-King, Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi and Mohamed (many of them of different religious beliefs, by the way; yet ALL “great-souled people”, united by a common spiritual bond of LOVE for one’s fellow man) in our own small way reach out to help others (even ‘ordinary’ Iraqis) to make a better world. Each one of us ‘ordinary citizens’ (insignificant though we may feel) has a responsibility to raise the standards of our societies, our countries and the world. It’s up to us fortunate enough to be living in democracies to tell our leaders that we want the bar to be raised in what we will and will not tolerate. And we want absolute TRUTH and integrity, the highest ideals from our leaders!

As “children of God”, each person CAN make a difference (I truly believe that and that is my reason for sharing this piece publically)…a slightly better world than before you arrived on this planet.

“Instead of barriers and walls, let us build bridges… rather than barriers and borders, let us look at distant horizons together… as citizens of a shared humanity.”

“Let each one of us build bridges rather than barriers, openness rather than walls. Let us look at distant horizons together in a spirit of acceptance, helpfulness, co-operation and peace. Let our leaders look at the future with a vision – to see things not as they are, but what they could one day become.”
– craig

Let us FIGHT the “war of evil” with passion – with every ounce of our energy, the way the military fight in times of war. Let us FIGHT FOR PEACE and a better world with every fibre of our being … yet in a spirit of concern and even love for our fellow inhabitants of this planet.

Do that and I guarantee that JUSTICE WILL eventually prevail. The evil forces of terrorism and “tyrants” WILL be eliminated by all reasonable countries working together in a spirit of peaceful co-operation. I think it was Einstein who said that the great problems of this world can only be solved by a higher level of thinking (or consciousness) than that which created them.
A very wise principle… and yes, practical too, eh!

There IS a SPIRITUAL SOLUTION to any “seeming impossible” problem.

God, let our light shine to illuminate a darkened world. Broaden our horizons for all the rich promises you have in store for each one of us, Your children. In so doing, you will promote better understanding and acceptance of others… and so enable us to build a better world for ALL peoples.

With action, great faith, LOVE of others, the right SPIRIT and God’s help, we WILL one day WIN the “War against Terror”, the “War for world PEACE”

” With passion and purpose in our individual lives we can touch others and in so doing illuminate the hearts and minds of humanity to make a better world (through helping raise consciousness). Let us offer an alternate vision for the world to embrace: one that banishes the fanatical ideology of intolerance and hatred to the darkness from which it emerged. Each one of us in our own little ways can and must offer a compelling new horizon: a bright future of justice, tolerance, respect for other traditions and values and especially a vision of hope and thoughts of peace fuelled by the eternal flame of love, which can light the darkest night.

— craig (inspired by and adapted from the words of Abdurahman Wahid, former President of Indonesia)

Lord, raise our Spirit of Humanity and bless ALL the inhabitants of this world.

Sincerely Yours

“Passionate and impulsive” craig (“just another armchair warrior for a more peaceful world”)

“Change can only happen when you change the hearts and minds of those who oppose you.”
– Exiled Chinese Muslim leader Rebiya Kadeer

“The greatness of a nation
consists not so much
in the number of it’s people
or the extent of its territory
as in the extent
and justice of it’s compassion.”
– Inscription at the Horse Memorial in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, for horses killed in the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902).

P.S: Jesus Christ challenged the conventional thinking of the day (as He no doubt would today). As Christ said 2000 years ago, “Love thy enemies”. It takes a great person of incredible strength of character to do that in the face of the deepest hurts… but I truly believe it is the ONLY answer to the greatest problem (lack of attempts at understanding other people and cultures). The immense problems of this world cannot be solved at the same level of thinking that created them. If we put all our resources and imaginations together and do it right, with total commitment in a spirit of love and acceptance of others… then other immense and seemingly insoluble problems of the world, like violence and poverty will be alleviated.

We human beings CAN and WILL eventually solve them in this often very cruel, diverse, mysterious, yet still incredibly beautiful and magical world. With action by ordinary people + great faith, NOTHING is impossible. Do all you can with every fibre of your being, then simply TRUST. Life is a miracle… and we have to trust not man or countries, but God for justice to prevail.

I am reminded of something Mahatma Gandhi’s said not long before he was assassinated:

“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible; but in the end, they always fall. Think of it, ALWAYS.”

“There is only one thing that has power completely, and that is love. Because when a man loves, he seeks no power, and therefore he has power. Only strive for power if it is not at the cost (expense) of other men (people). Power corrupts. You have to be pure and righteous first, before one can attain power. I believe that love is a greater force than power.

Powerful and moving words from that great South African humanitarian, Alan Paton, who wrote the beautiful work ‘Cry the Beloved Country’ in 1948.

“Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire.”

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
“Love suffers long and is kind. Love does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. And now abide faith, hope, love; but the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13

“Let us build bridges rather than barriers, openness rather than walls. Rather than borders, let us look at distant horizons together in a spirit of acceptance, helpfulness, co-operation, peace and especially LOVE.”

“When the world is filled with love, people’s hearts are overflowing with hope.”
– craig

About the author:
Craig believes that in spite of world peace being an unachievable, impossible dream, anyway he’ll just tirelelessly keep “‘beavering away’ to try to make some small difference towards a better and more peaceful world.
http://www.craiglockbooks.com                http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html

“Become the person you are CAPABLE of being … and ALL the person God, Our Creator and Ground of our Being intended us to become.”

The various books* that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at
http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html and www.lulu.com/craiglock

His blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at http://en.search.wordpress.com/?q=%22craig+lock%22&t=post and http://craiglock.wordpress.com

Craig is currently “working” on his latest manuscript – a “novel”, yet a true story of transformation … from hatred to love in the cauldron of the Middle East titled ‘From Seeds of Hate to the Bonds of Love’.

“Most of us cannot do great things, so let’s just do the little things in a great way.”
– Mother Teresa (again)

“Together, one mind, one soul, one life at a time, let’s plant seeds and march together towards a better and brighter future”

THESE THOUGHTS MAY BE FREELY PUBLISHED.

PPS

“Blessed are the Peacemakers,
because they’ll achieve plenty of Frequent Flyer points.”

All the best for 2010 and beyond