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1/19/2016 11 Comments Is World Peace Imaginary? This photo is a favorite of mine. I took it while on tour in Ireland. In the photo are two of my favorite people on this earth. On the left is Morten Wolf Storeide, who is from Norway. On the right is Brother Seamus Byrne, who is a monk from Ireland. They stand at the base of a tower that was built by the Irish monks in ancient times as an escape from the Norse, who would come to kill and destroy them. To see these two beautiful men – one of Norse heritage and the other of Irish monastic heritage – together as dear friends in this historically painful spot is a testament to the healing that can happen when love and peace reign supreme. It is easy – perhaps too easy – to look at the global picture and become cynical about the idea of human beings ever living together on this earth in peace. After all, for thousands of years up to the present we have demonstrated again and again how impossible we can make it to be at peace with each other. It seems almost an alien concept to us, this ‘peace’ idea. After all, I don’t think the way you do about lots of things, so how could I possibly live in total peace with you, right?  What is ‘peace’? Is it the total absence of disagreement? Is it some kind of utopia in which no one has a differing opinion or an opposing view? I don’t think it is either of these things. Peace is a state of existence in which human beings with widely diverse views do not consider the inflicting of physical violence an option for intellectual discourse, period. Peace is not some gloomy place where people have all had a frontal lobotomy. Nor is it an idea that only makes sense to hippies and flower children. My friends and relatives, if humanity does not learn what real peace is, and find a way to it globally, well… I think we all know the answer.  So what will it take? After countless centuries of war, it will at the very least take plenty of healing, education and enlightenment for humanity to find a worldwide peace. Or it may very well take a global cataclysmic event large enough to draw all of humanity together. Climate change would be such a thing. Regardless of the catalyst, the onus is on us. Peace will not be achieved by an angry minister shouting that he doesn’t care about offending someone he disagrees with any more than it will be achieved by an angry fundamentalist taking the life of another human being because he disagrees with them. Both are guilty of hate, and hate is not the way forward for humanity on this earth. We must learn – or relearn – the meaning of love. We must learn the power of humility, compassion, empathy and kindness. These virtues are not the traits of weakness. They require great strength and wisdom. This is the way to peace. Peace is not void of turbulence. It is the ability to navigate that turbulence with love….  Oh, by the way, Morten Wolf Storeide is the facilitator of The World Drum Project, a global vision that has sent a handmade drum to every continent on earth for people of all walks of life to touch it, play it and pray for world peace and healing.
And Brother Seamus Byrne is a healing music recording artist and spiritual teacher who has traveled the world sharing his message of grace, compassion and love. Both know the meaning of peace.... As always, I continue to pray and work for world peace, and ask you to join your unique and beautiful prayers, positive energy and love with mine.... Click these links for: John's Music ~ John's Books
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larry
1/21/2016 05:42:21 pm
third place I have tried to get a message to you. if I am duplicating, I apologize. I would just like to talk to another native. I am of European, chocktaw, and Tennessee Cherokee. my grandfather on my moms side claimed to be black dutch. my people on my fathers side were known to be native. some interesting stories from that openness. So, I have always know of my blood line. As a child, and living among an all white society, during the 50s/60s, cowboys and Indians always left me sorely outnumbered. I am unable to get gov or tribal acceptance, as my people resented and didn't trust the gov papers, marking them as "indian". just would like to talk to others like me. thanks for your time. cov
larry covington
1/21/2016 06:56:38 pm
Mr. Two Hawks....I am embarrassed. I think I may have called you two hands. my apology sir cov 10/10/2022 11:07:29 pm
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This photo is a favorite of mine. I took it while on tour in Ireland. In the photo are two of my favorite people on this earth. On the left is Morten Wolf Storeide, who is from Norway. On the right is Brother Seamus Byrne, who is a monk from Ireland. They stand at the base of a tower that was built by the Irish monks in ancient times as an escape from the Norse, who would come to kill and destroy them. 12/8/2023 02:52:57 am
I absolutely love this photo and the story behind it. It's a powerful reminder that peace and friendship can transcend even the deepest of historical divides. Morten and Brother Seamus standing there together at that tower is a beautiful symbol of unity and healing. It's true, when we look at the world's conflicts and divisions, it can be disheartening. 2/1/2024 10:38:30 am
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