Peace instead of War


The foregoing is a fictional solution to war. Governments are what muck up the water. You put two mothers together that have children that will fall. I promise you peace can be made. Sure, there will be naysayers but keep it simple. Too much bullshit is just that bullshit.

two women hugging
Photo by Mental Health America (MHA) on Pexels.com

The year is 2042. The world is at war. Anya’s and Maria’s countries have been fighting for years. The war has caused much pain and suffering on both sides.

Anya and Maria are both mothers. They each have a son who is fighting in the war. They are both desperate for peace. They know that the only way to end the war is to find a way to talk to each other.

One day, Anya and Maria meet by chance. They are both at the market, buying food for their families. They start talking and realize they have a lot in common. They both want peace, and they both want their sons to come home safe.

Anya and Maria decide to work together to find a way to end the war. They know it will be difficult but are determined to succeed. They believe peace is possible and wlll do whatever it takes to make it happen.

The two mothers sat across each other at the long table, their faces etched with worry. They had been brought together by a mediator, who had told them they had one week to devise a peace plan, or each one would lose a child.

The two women were from different countries and had very different ideologies. The first woman, Maria, was from a country where a dictator ruled. She believed the only way to achieve peace was to overthrow the dictator and install a democratic government. The second woman, Anya, was from a country ruled by a democracy. She believed the only way to achieve peace was to work within the system to make changes.

The two women stared at each other for a long time, neither willing to back down. Finally, Maria spoke.

“We can’t do this,” she said. “We’re too different. We’ll never agree on anything.”

Anya nodded. “I know,” she said. “But we have to try. Our children’s lives depend on it.”

The two women continued to talk for hours, trying to find common ground. They spoke of their children, their hopes, and their dreams. They talked about the pain of war and the longing for peace.

As the sun began to set, the two women finally agreed. They would work together to create a peace plan acceptable to both countries. They would start by meeting with their leaders and explaining the importance of peace. They would also reach out to the people of their lands and ask for their support.

The two women knew it would be complex but determined to succeed. They had to do it for their children and their world’s future.

The two women worked tirelessly for the next few months, meeting with their countries’ leaders and people. They faced many challenges, but they never gave up. Finally, after months of hard work, they reached an agreement.

The agreement called for a ceasefire, the withdrawal of troops, and the start of peace talks. It was a historic moment, and the two women were heroes. Finally, their children were safe, and their world’s future was brighter.

The two women continued working together for peace, eventually becoming close friends. They learned that despite having different ideologies, they could still work together to achieve a common goal. They also learned that the most essential thing in life is not what you believe but how you treat others.

The two mothers faced many challenges in their quest for peace. Their biggest struggles were:

  • Their different ideologies. Maria believed that the only way to achieve peace was to overthrow the dictator, while Anya thought working within the system was the only way to achieve peace. These different beliefs made it difficult for them to find common ground.
  • The pain of war. Both women had lost loved ones in the war and were carrying much pain. This pain made it difficult for them to trust each other and to believe that peace was possible.
  • The pressure from their respective governments. Both women were under pressure from their governments to make concessions. This pressure made it difficult for them to stand up for what they believed in.

Despite these challenges, the two mothers were able to find peace. They did this by:

  • Putting their children first. They both knew finding peace was the only way to give their children a better future. This gave them the strength to keep going, even when things were tough.
  • Listening to each other. They took the time to understand each other’s perspectives, even when disagreed. This helped them to build trust and to find common ground.
  • Being willing to compromise. They knew they wouldn’t get everything they wanted but were ready to compromise to achieve peace.

The two mothers’ story is a reminder that peace is possible, even when it seems impossible. It is also a reminder that the most essential thing in life is not what you believe but how you treat others.

Diplomacy Peace

With all the horrible things going on in this world, I have questions. So this article will cover my questions that I believe everyone can get their head around.

Here is my scenario:

Two countries go to war. The invading country has reasons they believe are enough to justify the invasion.

The country invaded will defend its homeland to the death.

After some time, the country invaded has lost many civilian lives, infrastructure, and sadly deaths.

Now it’s time to bring these two countries together for peace talks. But unfortunately, the war is still raging, and people are being killed daily.

Tensions are high on both sides to not give in.

  • My biggest question is, how do you bring two sides together who are mortal enemies now?

Here is my dilemma with all of this.

We have many of the greatest minds in the world working on ways to destroy each other—better ways to kill.

If we as a world to our greatest minds learn to live in peace and settle disputes, would this not make more sense. We all have to live in this world together. So instead of killing each other, why don’t we learn to live, do business together, learn from each other?

white bird on persons hand

Those of you who read me know I am all about life change. One thing I have written and spoken about in my podcast.

During World War II, December 1914, British and German soldiers were in a bloody place called “No Mans Land,” where nothing existed but the hail of bullets and death.

Soldiers on Christmas Eve would nervously meet on this bloody battlefield to celebrate Christmas, if only for a few hours. Then, finally, regular Joe’s soldiers were able to come together in peace. Exchanging gifts of Wine, Pins, and whatever was at hand.

None of these men would have not exchanged peace at that moment to go home and celebrate Christmas with family.

My thoughts have always leaned towards regular Joe’s wanting peace much more than war. Our problems could be sorted with the idea that none of us wanted to send our children to war. God bless all the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters who valiantly gave themselves in defense of their country.

Not one of those Gold Star Families would have wanted a peaceful solution to not prevail over war. But, unfortunately, few men who make these decisions ever have to face their son or daughter not coming home.

It occurs to me that you take two fathers or mothers from opposing countries to sit down and work out differences. But, given the facts that exist as a prelude to war, two fathers with the prospect of their sons going to battle, you want to convince me they are willing to suffer a son’s death over peace?

Instead of war, how could two countries learn to live in peace understand the culture, trade, travel, and leisure. Learn from each other vs. killing each other.

Please don’t think of me as naïve. However, what would be the harm in allowing the people to speak from opposing sides? Not Government people, honest folks.

Tyrants will force this by invasion. People will die.

This begs the question, why are some of the best minds in the world inventing weapons to kill vs. ways to peace?

Have we come so far that we cannot turn back? On the contrary, we must always look to one-up weapons of mass destruction.

Let those who agree to pray for peace.

“The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.” –Douglas MacArthur

Veteran Kindness

Today has been a challenging day, not so much for me but for a Veteran, his family who happen to be clients.

This morning, I received a phone call from the wife who asked me to cancel a deal; I had consummated with them a few days earlier. My question was why.

She exclaimed to me that her husband, a disabled veteran from the Vietnam war, had broken down because of the catastrophe in Afghanistan. Seeing stories of the men and women killed and the young lives lost was simply more than he could bear.

He has PTSD and horrible memories of friends lost in the war he fought in. Only to see the Government throw away lives he and thousands of others served to protect.

His wife spoke with me uncontrollably, crying, believing that this episode has taken her husband over the edge, shattered my heart.

Doing the best, I tried to comfort her and told her not to worry about anything; we would figure out how to back out of contracts and documents that were in process. We successfully stopped the transaction with many folks involved doing their part to help a Veteran and his family.

silhouette of soldiers walking
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

Suppose you are a Veteran or active military from any war. Don’t EVER believe that your service did not matter. It damn sure matters to me and thousands of others like me. Just because a government fails you, do not for one moment believe that you failed its citizens, your fellow countryman.

My Uncle, a Colonel, served in the United States Air Force, saw Vietnam and Iraq under two Bush Presidents. Like so many other families in America, we are proud of our military.

We never know what a fellow human being is going through. So, take time to be kind!