Peace is a noun and could be defined as freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility. Although it is much more than just that; peace is what we all yearn for however most of us can never find. It is what we fight for. It is what we live for. Peace is a state of harmony characterized by the lack of violent conflict and the freedom from fear of violence. Commonly understood as the absence of hostility, peace also suggests the existence of healthy or newly healed interpersonal or international, prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare, the establishment of equality, and a working political order that serves the true interests of all. In international relations, peacetime is not only the absence of war or violent conflict, but also …show more content…
We need to achieve an understanding of ourselves, finding and seeking our own inner peace and sharing it in relationship with others. Understanding ourselves better, searching within to find right thinking, and right attitudes as a basis for right conduct and action in support of the right cause. We should have inner peace which can be learned by simply observing the joy of the people around us especially the young ones; on how they explore the world out of their curiosity; their awareness of the simple things; and their great capacity to enjoy life as reflected in their spontaneous smiles and laughter. Inner peace: Inner peace (or peace of mind) refers to a state of being mentally and spiritually at peace. Peace of mind is generally associated with bliss and happiness. Peace of mind, serenity, and calmness are descriptions of a disposition free from the effects of stress. In some cultures, inner peace is considered a state of consciousness or enlightenment that may be cultivated by various forms of training, such as prayer, meditation or yoga. Yes, peace begins with a simple smile that will show the world how grateful a person …show more content…
We have to reach out to others in a spirit of understanding, acceptance, and trust to achieve harmony within our families and neighborhoods, and particularly among our fellow youth. We need bridge the gap within ourselves and the people surrounding us so that we may be united for one goal. We must think not only our own selves but also other people. To completely achieve peace within ourselves and with other people, we must be also at peace as citizen of one country. As said, peace is recognition of the inter-connectedness of all things. So as one nation we must build a society where every individual has the responsibility not only for protecting himself but also his fellow countrymen. The vision of peace includes harmony among jurisdictions – local/ provincial/ federal and a unified community working together in a continued leadership role in collaboration with other nations, towards international understanding, world peace, and a healthy environment. In a country, peace is defined as a term that most commonly refers to an absence of aggression, violence or hostility. Peace isn’t the absence of violence but rather the presence of justice. In a society, peace happens when different desires are in one
An Analysis of Inner Conflict in A Separate Peace In 1942, a group of prep school boys take courses to allow them extra time to prepare for the armed forces. Gene, a conservative intellectual, befriends Finny, a free-spirited adventurer. The two form a club where they must dive from a high tree limb into the Devon River. He becomes anxious that his friend is taking time away from his studies.
was so much a part of the other. To Finny, Gene has always been an
World War II is one of the most famous historical events and it also contributes to the theme of war in the novel A Separate Peace by John Knowles which focuses on that period in time. To emphasise this major theme, Knowles uses techniques such as physical and mental parallel situations and foil characters. For example, readers learn that many of the physical activities the boys at Devon school used to play carry references of war. Also, a more serious side of war is demonstrated by a focus on the war within one’s own mind. Lastly, a minor character serves as a demonstration of the mental and physical side of war and how it can affect a person. War is not only based on physical strength, but also mental stability.
A Separate Peace opens as Gene Forrester returns to Devon School, a New England prep school, about fifteen years after he was in attendance there. World War II had just begun then and he remembers the Summer Suicide Society--an organization founded by his best friend, Finny, which devotes itself to initiating members by having them jump from the tree into the river. Gene and Finny always had to take the first jump from the tree. As time goes on, Gene begins to resent Finny because of his athletic talents and on one occasion, he jounces the limb so that Finny will fall. Finny's leg is shattered, preventing him from playing any sports, but Finny refuses to believe that Gene could have done this, even though Gene confesses. When Finny returns to school, he wants to develop Gene into a good athlete for the 1944 Olympics. As one of the many examples of opposing elements contrasted with each other, Gene tells Finny that sports are not important because of the war, which Finny refuses to believe. A while later, some boys from the prep school take Gene and Finny to a big assembly room, where they want to clear up the matter of Finny's broken leg. Gene realizes that he is being put on trial, Finny refuses to answer any questions because he trusts his friend, Finny leaves the room agitated, slips on the stairs, and breaks the same leg again. At the hospital, Finny has a changed attitude and asks Gene why he pushed him out of the tree. Gene says the act was a blind impulse. Later that day, Finny dies when some Q~i~ bone marrow gets into his bloodstream. Looking back on the experience, Gene believes that he was never very interested in the war because he was waging his own personal war between the acceptance of the clearly defined prep school values and Finny's laid-back values. He had killed his enemy at school.
peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment to the people of the community
"The historian Will Durant calculated that there have been twenty nine years in all of human history during which a war was not underway somewhere." (Hedges, 2003). In fact more than half of my lifetime has consisted of the United States, my country, being at war. It is sad to know that I have no experienced peace. It is also alarming because I, like my peers, have become somewhat immune and numb to war. We have come to think of it as just another issue going on, and do not really see it as the drastic event that it really is. It is something that is just there; just in the background.
...s to relate their speech to our sociological themes. Put on plays or show movies that express the relationship of everyday life to our sociological terms. To inform the masses that even though it may not be spoken of doesn’t mean there isn’t a problem. There would be many obstacles to overcome and would involve a lot of cooperation. This takes efforts from members of a group, it cannot be done singlehandedly, who have different experiences, backgrounds, and ideologies to combine and form solutions and ideas toward our goal of peace. I know about cooperation and group effort from my experience with my picturing peace group. If we were able to find a medium and able to achieve success as a group, I think that even if people don’t get along they can come together for a cause. This effort in cooperation, sacrifice, and hard work are key essentials in achieving peace.
...s toward peace”. Proving that being pacifist does not necessarily mean that war is unacceptable, it can also stand for bringing peace by a different point of view.
We need to separate the definition of peace and the definition of comfort as it applies to a people's own independence.
On this planet there is only the one sure way to ensure peace, government. Luckily throughout history there have been big societies that helped countries establish governments of their own. One of the biggest and well shaped government is the democracy of the United States of America. The U.S. had two societies in particular to look to for guidance, and those two were ancient Greece and ancient Rome.
The way we think can also highly affect our way of life. By practicing keeping a positive outlook on life, this will help enable having a peaceful mind. Positive thinking and meditation also help to you remove negative thoughts and put your mind at ease.
Aylmer Maude, a friend of Tolstoy's and translator of his work, had this to say about War and Peace. War and Peace presents us with a complete picture of human life; a complete picture of the Russia of those days; a complete picture of the struggle of nations; and a complete picture of the things in which men set their happiness and greatness, their sorrow and their shame.... ... middle of paper ... ...
First, what does world peace mean? Wikipedia offers this definition- World peace is an ideal of freedom, peace, an...
What is peace good for? It is good for the world, it is good for relationships
World Peace is something that will never happen. Too many countries have too much military power and don't want to give in to any other country. War is something that the world is going to have to deal with because there has been very few years over the history of the world that have been war free. Like one quote by an unknown author says, "Peace is rare: less than 8% of the time since the beginning of recorded time has the world been entirely at peace. In a total of 3530 years, 286 have been warless. Eight thousand treaties have been broken in this time."