Thanks for the resistance links. There have been some shifts in public opinion about the US/Israel genocide and the BDS effort is having an effect on hobbling the Israeli economy. I encourage everyone to post the list on their Substack.
Yes, the profound moments of life to be found in peace. As a culture, we have been without true peace for so long it is hard to allow ourselves to move into it, to breathe it in and out, to express it. I'm wondering how this tenuous access to peace revolves around our flawed understanding of conflict. Conflict does not mean recourse to inimical posture and aggression. Conflict can be a sacred place of growth and learning. It can be the ground from which peace springs instead of a precursor or catalyst for havoc and hate.
Your comment here, Graham, return me to my years in the Machoman Military, Half of them in warfare, that brought me first to insanity, then eventually inner peace.... and to authorship. Currently drafting an Article on Diana as a prelude to an interview with this marvelous lass.....
Thanks Maurice, the arc of your life story seems redemptive and generous toward both yourself and others. I look forward to reading the interview. Wishing you and your readers peace also.
This is one of the most beautiful posts I've ever read of yours. And I love the painting immensely! Many blessings. May we gather the moments of peace and spread them! May all beings thrive in peace and abundance! May all beings be happy and free and liberated from all suffering. So be it.
I am honored and thank you for requesting before quoting me, but I would prefer you not to quote me as my inner guidance is to decline. Thank you again and big blessings!
Imagine how much more joyous we would all feel if Israel was under control and not killing its neighbours. Thanks for your comment, Najwan, and take good care.
Two years of brutal conflict in Aden was an experience I could never recommend, Diana, quite against the command of the Garrison, or the dangers of being shot, I found solace by wandering on my own with wild camels between, or climbing the Jebels. This juxtaposing here of "conflict" "sacred" "sublime" "aggression" "gifts" Is rather poignant. See you Friday, metaphorically your, Maurice
Your painting fits the topic perfectly.
Thanks for the resistance links. There have been some shifts in public opinion about the US/Israel genocide and the BDS effort is having an effect on hobbling the Israeli economy. I encourage everyone to post the list on their Substack.
Thanks, Mark.
I've decided that I'm going to use these links as a footer to all of my posts.
Good idea. You inspired me to do a column on BDS that will come out in a couple hours.
Awesome, Mark! I'll crosspost it.
Yes, the profound moments of life to be found in peace. As a culture, we have been without true peace for so long it is hard to allow ourselves to move into it, to breathe it in and out, to express it. I'm wondering how this tenuous access to peace revolves around our flawed understanding of conflict. Conflict does not mean recourse to inimical posture and aggression. Conflict can be a sacred place of growth and learning. It can be the ground from which peace springs instead of a precursor or catalyst for havoc and hate.
Really good point, Graeme.
I was thinking more of warlike non-peace.
And also that kind of striving mentality that is so focused on being right that when within it, people often miss some of life's more sublime gifts.
Your comment here, Graham, return me to my years in the Machoman Military, Half of them in warfare, that brought me first to insanity, then eventually inner peace.... and to authorship. Currently drafting an Article on Diana as a prelude to an interview with this marvelous lass.....
Peace Bro, Maurice
Thanks Maurice, the arc of your life story seems redemptive and generous toward both yourself and others. I look forward to reading the interview. Wishing you and your readers peace also.
Thanks, Maurice.
An important reminder about peace…..
Thanks, Leon.
I sometimes think people don't know what they're forfeiting when they support war.
I agree, Diana. It’s both heartbreaking and infuriating.
This is one of the most beautiful posts I've ever read of yours. And I love the painting immensely! Many blessings. May we gather the moments of peace and spread them! May all beings thrive in peace and abundance! May all beings be happy and free and liberated from all suffering. So be it.
Thanks so much, Alicia. I wish it were so, and will continue to do all I can to help this to become our shared reality.
I'd like to quote you Alice, in an Article I'm publishing on Friday https://thiscreativeadventure.com Peace, Maurice
I am honored and thank you for requesting before quoting me, but I would prefer you not to quote me as my inner guidance is to decline. Thank you again and big blessings!
Okay Alicia, Peace to you and yours, Maurice
This is a very important truth. Thank you for expressing it so succinctly and beautifully.
Thank you Diana for this beautiful prayer. So true. I'm holding it hard. x
My pleasure. It's such a troubling time. I'm glad it's bringing you some comfort.
Shukran Diana. I find joy hard but I feel it most when writing or doing some for and related to 🇵🇸
Imagine how much more joyous we would all feel if Israel was under control and not killing its neighbours. Thanks for your comment, Najwan, and take good care.
I can only imagine… and likewise shukran Diana for all that you do 🙏
And thanks to you too, Najwan. This world is so painful right now.
Yes, I second that observation, and carry that heaviness..
And so, we will, fight another day, and pray, for complete change (inshallah)
#PalestineWillBeFree
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Two years of brutal conflict in Aden was an experience I could never recommend, Diana, quite against the command of the Garrison, or the dangers of being shot, I found solace by wandering on my own with wild camels between, or climbing the Jebels. This juxtaposing here of "conflict" "sacred" "sublime" "aggression" "gifts" Is rather poignant. See you Friday, metaphorically your, Maurice