This also means that there can be no sustainability without peace. Disarmament is a necessary requirement for the survival of humanity, albeit not sufficient. Try telling that to the US military-industrial complex.
Lysistrata? It has a lot to do with changing male culture. We need to stop romanticizing war and start ridiculing militarism. And we need to find other ways of resolving conflicts. Many societies have managed to do so. Unfortunately, everything is moving in the wrong direction at the moment.
Great piece Rachel. I think it was TS Elliott who wrote “the end of all our exploring, will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” Resonates with you powerful article.
This also means that there can be no sustainability without peace. Disarmament is a necessary requirement for the survival of humanity, albeit not sufficient. Try telling that to the US military-industrial complex.
Precisely. But how does one create peace?
Lysistrata? It has a lot to do with changing male culture. We need to stop romanticizing war and start ridiculing militarism. And we need to find other ways of resolving conflicts. Many societies have managed to do so. Unfortunately, everything is moving in the wrong direction at the moment.
Lysistrata indeed! Ha!
Love is more powerful than war. The love found folded between the layers of peace and hope is what we have to strive towards.
Beautifully put, Izzy.
Great piece Rachel. I think it was TS Elliott who wrote “the end of all our exploring, will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” Resonates with you powerful article.
Stunning! And much like Paulo Coehlo's message in The Alchemist.