Ravages of War

When we refuse, tacitly or openly, to engage with others in realm of peace, when we insist, however covertly, however passively, to engage with others aggressively, we will find ourselves suffering the ravages of war on the microcosmic level, that we despair of on the macrocosmic level.

We can't sit in our "safe" homes, rattling off abuses and racisms and degradations of other human beings and be spared these ravages. War isn't out there, it's right here at home in each of us.

We ARE the vibrational frequency we create through our thoughts, words and actions. If we ARE war in our thoughts, words and actions, we must suffer the ravages that are the consequence of this vibrational frequency.

To want peace, we must live peace, breathe peace, exude peace, and be willing to create peaceful environments - especially with those around us. There is no room for judgment in this equation. It doesn't matter how stupid, dumb, jerkish, unkind, mean, bad the next person is, what does matter is your own interaction.

Respect is the highest discipline; human respect, respect for the planet, respect for the animal and plant worlds we share it with; yes, yes, respect is the highest discipline. There is no respect in degradation of any kind; there is no respect in name-calling; there is no respect in diminion-seeking behavior; there is no respect in assuming what you know is more important, of more value, or more intelligent than what someone else knows. There is no respect in speaking down on someone without considering what their viewpoint is; there is no respect in anything outside loving kindness and compassion.

The ravages of war are far and deep-reaching. We carry them with us for generations, passed on through blood and milk and beliefs and habits and actions.

You hold the key. You can stop the buck from rolling one inch further. Learning the kindness that breaks the patterns of war is a process - it doesn't happen overnight, but then, good things generally do take time. Just consider whether it is worth it and then make the commitment. One little thing everyday would be enough.

Blessings
- Darshan
© 2009 Darshan F Jessop