How are we increasing the power of legitimacy of Palestinians and Israelis working to end the occupation and address the conflict nonviolently? How are we addressing our neighborhood and family conflicts nonviolently? Heres what I mean by nonviolently: AHIMSA (nonviolence) is not only the absence of violence, it is not simply the negation to cause harm, but it is something infinitely more: it is when ones heart is so full of love, so full of courage, forgiveness, generosity, kindness and compassion, that there is no room for hatred, resentment and violence. It is not a double negative but a SUPERLATIVE POSITIVE! Nonviolence it is a call to disobey inhumane laws, treaties and institutions; it is a call to obey the law of love; it is a call to not control anger (if it arises) but to express it under discipline for maximum effects; it is a positive force; it is love in action; it is the thoughts we have, the words we use, the things we do, the cloths we wear, the food we eat... it is a way of life! That said, it is my most profound intention that we keep the movement, no non-violent but nonviolent. The nonviolence of Gandhi, the nonviolence of King, the nonviolence of César Chávez, Dolores Huerta... the nonviolence that makes us fearless and unstoppable. Jai Jagat! Glory to the Planet! ¡Gloria al Planeta! Cc: Just Vision / Julia Bacha Julia Butterfly Hill
Posted on: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 17:51:32 +0000