Action over Voice

I noticed that many blogs and sites dealing with world peace have more to do with ‘voice’ than ‘action’.

It’s a great idea to sign a petition or vote in a poll to give the proverbial ‘hurrah’ for world peace, but as a family, a state, a nation and the globe, we need action and ideas for concrete implementation of those ideas. The closest I come, so far, to fulfilling my end of the bargain is to foster ‘kindness’ between people. I am not a high-profile mover-and-shaker, just an everyday ‘Joe’ looking for ideas to better my world by improving ‘ours’. When my husband and I talk about world peace we run through the gamut of world economics, social issues and military modifications. The whole idea becomes very complex; and yet, if we appeal to our sense of ‘goodness’ it should be so simple. The reoccurring notion we always come back to is that the concept of world peace must begin at a grassroots level. First, benevolence to those you love or hold dear, then your neighbors, your community, state, nation, country and globe.

I guess questions to ask yourselves are: Am I taking care of my family? Can I do anything to make my community more successful and harmonious? Is my state governor and country president a good steward of my interests? American or not, Lincoln’s phrase “For the people, by the people,” and “all men are created equal,” and “Life, Liberty and in the pursuit of happiness,” from the Declaration of Independence are concepts the entire world would be better off dwelling on. Not to mention the positive guidance in Jesus’ notion of “Love one another as yourself” the Taoist tenet of the Three Jewels, “compassion, moderation, and humility,” and Lennon’s “give peace a chance;” merely a few large voices throughout man’s brief history.

Are you satisfied that you have voice? If not, is it because you are merely complaining to your friends over a beer or martini at your local watering-hole? Or because you’ve actually taken action and have been turned down?

I, myself, need ideas, and I’m hoping you can help me, yourself and the rest of the world.

It's all about YOU!

...but I don't mean having your 15 minutes of fame. What I'm interested in is, what do you think would bring about world peace and how do you think it could be achieved? How and who would maintain it? Would it be predicated on a 'system', or a paradigm shift in people's attitudes? Do you think it's possible, or a fruitless endeavor, or even necessary? And most importantly, what would be your role or contribution in the process?

Whether your solution is practical, spiritual, or utopian... this comment section is the place to share your thoughts.