We live in a broken world.
I write this as hearts around the world are distressed for the people of Ukraine being attacked by Russia's military.
The world feels like it is at the whim of leaders, leaving most of us helpless.
Can protests stop war? Can sanctions? Can ever increasing military actions give us freedom from tyranny?
There's no clear answer, no silver bullet.
Where do you fit into this? And why is a website focusing on better conversations even commenting on this?
“Don’t plant the seeds of bitterness or water them.”
Hatred, fear & lust for power propel us into atrocities. We all need to become beacons that are the opposite of these downfalls.
Spread love, hope & care. Be a peacespeaker.
Your words go a long way in being the solution. Do your interactions shine a light or are they rooted in evil?
Don't plant the seeds of bitterness or water them.
Take every opportunity to build someone up rather than beat someone down. This may be by encouraging the good in someone or simply by not trolling someone who is doing no harm.
Don't bitch about people. Instead highlight the specialness of others.
Share a laugh rather than a putdown.
Don't be motivated by jealousy. Jealousy never makes you a better person. Trying to assert yourself over someone through jealous actions is poison for everyone.
Spray verbal confetti rather than oral bullets.
Be the antithesis of war.
You never know the difference peace-driven words will make. But I do know the world needs more of it.
Let's talk.
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