A friend told me about his dream …and to my surprise, that his dream is that world war can happen once more, to change everything, and start from beginning…I was really shock to read his reply on msn..and it makes me think..Why he would said that..he then continued, that human will not change, if they don’t lose something, or in pain…just like ppl changed after tsunami..
Although he then said its impossible for him to achieve this “dream”..but what I see is the thinking, the mindset..I don’t blame him, but thank him for bringing this out, to let me realized that there are ppl actually think that way..I believe that he’s not the only one who thinks like this ..(to this friend of mine, no offence k:) )
Although he then said its impossible for him to achieve this “dream”..but what I see is the thinking, the mindset..I don’t blame him, but thank him for bringing this out, to let me realized that there are ppl actually think that way..I believe that he’s not the only one who thinks like this ..(to this friend of mine, no offence k:) )
To me, happiness is the main purpose of living..right? Who is born for purpose to suffer? Everyone hope to become better, hope to be happy..and happiness is the final goal for humankind..But why does war exist? And why does some ppl will think that war can bring changes?
There are still wars happening around the world, btw countries, races, religions…but what is the fundamental reason for all wars? Issit to achieve happiness of all people? Or mainly just for the fulfillment of egotistical desires and impulses?
“Nothing is more precious than peace. Nothing brings more happiness. Peace is the most starting point for the advancement of humankind. “ (Daisaku Ikeda)
Some ppl who seen war stories in the movies or TV may have been impressed by it..finding it somehow attractive and feeling that the actors looked glamorous and brave. The reality of war, however, is completely different. It is cruel and filthy and filled with sadness and misery. Anyone who has actually experienced war knows it must never be repeated. No matter what justifications may be offered, there is absolutely no such thing as a just and correct war..Each person who has died in war was irreplaceable and precious, they are someone's wife, husband, child, friend...It is more than just numbers...
Natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes cannot be prevented by human reason or wisdom. But problems that are caused by human beings themselves can be resolved by human beings. Human's heart is powerful, it can cause the worst...but it can also cause the best...If wars are created by human, then peace can be acheived by human too! That is the power of human spirit..which has been forgetten by most of us long time ago...
"From a healed, peaceful heart, humility is born; from humility, a willingness to listen to others is born; from a willingness to listen to others, mutual understanding is born; and from mutual understanding, a peaceful society will be born. Nonviolence is the highest form of humility; it is supreme courage. "(Daisaku Ikeda)
Supreme courage...We can find thousand of reasons to talk bout what is happening to ppl nowadays, how futile ppl can be, how bad is the society turning...but most of us failed to take out courage to speake out for peace. Instead of againsting the wind and the waves, most of the people follow the current of ignorance, current of believe that peace is impossible, current of hopeless , current of being realistic..etc...But VERY few, have to courage, to create current towards peace..
Peace can never be attained by passively waiting for it. It is necessary for each of us, no matter how weak we feel we are, to build deep within our hearts to hold strongly to peace..
"Peace is not found somewhere far away. Peace is found where there is caring. Peace is found when you bring joy to your mother instead of suffering. Peace is found when you reach out and make an effort to understand and embrace someone who is different from you" (Daisaku Ikeda)
Real peace starts from our daily life, how we treat ppl around us, how we treat out family, friends, environment...It is not something far apart from us, it is with us, in us...
At the end, maintaining hope no matter how dark the circumstances is very important...Martin Luther King Junior once said, "I have a dream..." a dream that whatever might happen today or tomorrow, whatever difficulties and failures he might face, he still had a dream...
Mahatma Gandhi said, “I remain an optimist, not that there is any evidence that I can give that right is going to prosper, but because of my unflinching faith that right must prosper in the end.”
I am really glad , to be a Soka Gakkai member..and have Ikeda sensei as my mentor ...because I am with the good organisation, we promote peace, through culture , dialogues and education.. Because of Sensei, and Soka Gakkai, great great current towards peace is created..There are too many discourage voices out there..that is why this current towards peace, must continue to bring forward by us, youth, new generation...
Hope, is what we must have, and what we must give to ppl...
And changes, starts from no where, but ourselve... Finally, I would like share this song with all of my friends..Michael Jackson's "Man in the mirror"..(Love this song..the lyrics is so meaningful :)
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