Reading for Peace

Is the first step towards peace, one of education? Can reading about peace, bring peace about?

I don't think anyone stopped writing about peace, nor burned all previous books about peace, prior to the current state of the wars surrounding America. It didn't mean that peace prevailed, unless this is a serious "wag the dog" type of operation, America does not have the most peaceful existence on earth.

In a discussion with a Christian friend recently, he mentioned being more involved in peaceful activities in, around and through Church. That somehow despite not "signing up" for activities, he has a 15 month old son so he is plenty busy, he has been doing a lot around church. But he didn't think about it much, it just was. He enjoys it, seemed to enjoy talking about it, and seems to feel good about himself surrounding it.

His task is done, at least in the short term anyway. He has contributed in what he has believed to be a good cause, gives himself credit for it, probably makes his son and wifes happier because he is happier, etc...

This is one way, healthy happiness is meant to impact our lives. Just one simple act, self-recognition of the act, passing along the good feelings, makes our lives more peaceful and full.

Note to self, one act of happiness, each day, keeps the doldrums away :)