How to Teach the Forgotten Art of Peace

When Uncertainty Rules

Today’s world is awash in geopolitical unrest—from intensifying rivalries among major powers to terrorist strikes, economic upheaval, and widening social divides—making us wonder if lasting peace is more fantasy than fact.

“Peace is not just possible—it is essential. And like any skill, it can be cultivated.”

Conflict Begins in the Mind

War doesn’t erupt on distant battlefields; it takes root in our thoughts—when fear of “the other,” mistrust, and broken communication override sensitivity and sensibility.

Compassion as Strength

Studying mass shootings, wars, or terrorist assaults reveals a common origin in emotional isolation or a pride in aggression. Non-violence and compassion may seem soft, but they bring clarity and steadiness to our decisions.

Rethinking Security

At forums like the United Nations, “peace” and “security” are paired—but budgets still favour defense over emotional resilience. What if even a small share of military spending funded stress management and empathy training?

Proof in Practice

For fifty years, the Art of Living Foundation’s resilience and trauma-relief programs have helped veterans and officers lower anxiety, sleep better, and regain balance. In prisons from the U.S. to India—and even among Danish gang members—inner stillness has turned culprits into agents of positive change.

Begin Inside

Time and again, an open, awareness-filled mind heals its own hurt—and as the inner victim recovers, the culprit within fades away. A centered mind becomes a beacon of courage, clarity, and compassion—essential for leaders and individuals alike.

— Read the original article on Time.com