Posted by finelinebob on August 22, 2006, at 20:41:43
In reply to Re: Doing nothing » laima, posted by AuntieMel on August 22, 2006, at 18:21:29
> I do like the idea of strategic nothingness, though. But where do you start?
Think globally, act locally.
You start with yourself.
If you aren't convinced that non-violence is the only path to peace, then how can you convince anyone else, or have any conviction in the idea yourself? Once you've convinced yourself, then move on to one other person.
I was just reading how "everyone" wants peace in the world. I doubt that, but I think there's enough people who want peace to make the rest fall in line. The main problem is that nearly no one is willing to take the first step. Since there are people unwilling to live in peace, taking the "first step" means inevitably facing loss and suffering. Taking the "second step" would mean not retaliating, not seeking vengeance. There are non-violent ways to resist ... but can you limit yourself to them in the face of repeated loss and suffering?
To be perfectly honest, I doubt that I could. Maybe a few steps....
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