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WORLD PEACE STORY - how peace came to the world (a parable)

By: Kate Lawson Gould

HOW PEACE CAME TO THE WORLD

A parable.

A World In Strife

War had waged in the world for thousands of years. Violence and crime were

rampant, the people lived in terror.

No matter what they tried as groups or individuals, nothing changed. Anti-war

protests, greater law enforcement, petitions, rallies, political pressure,

sanctions - nothing produced the desired effect.

Nobody wanted war and violence, but the governments of the world seemed

determined that they should happen. Terrorist extremists had an ever

tightening hold on communities, countries and continents.

Television, radio and newspapers bombarded homes every day with horrific and

graphic news of yet more disasters, atrocities and deaths. As if it was not

bad enough that these things had occurred, innocent families were forced to

relive them again, and again and again.

A NEW Insight

Then one day, a group of people decided to change their mind.

Growing weary of fear, terror, war and violence, they realised that they

could no longer rely on politics and economics to bring peace. The recognised

that no amount of anti-war rallies or petitions could bring the harmony they

sought, so they made a decision.

They decided to create peace for themselves.

How?

These people knew that we choose our experiences and literally create our

lives through the thoughts and feelings which we consistently entertain.

So, they simply chose to spend more time focussing on thoughts of peace and

love.

Starting small at first, they picked an activity they loved, and whilst

practising it, they noticed and enjoyed the feeling of peace that filled

their being.

Then, when that feeling was as complete and powerful as it could be in the

moment, they mentally sent it out around the world, literally showering the

universe with love, harmony, security, protection - with peace.

A Positive Outcome

Before long, this small exercise in disciplined thought and feeling began to

have an effect. These people felt better. They were calmer and less stressed

for longer and loner periods. They started to prefer this time to watching

the news, or violent television shows, or joining in gossip and complaining

conversations about the horrors of life. They experienced more joy and began

to see the world in a whole new light.

Friends, relatives and neighbours noticed the difference in them and were

inspired to follow their lead. Soon whole communities shared this simple

daily practise, using their favourite pastimes to enjoy the sensation of

complete peace, and send it out into the world.

The word spread. More and more people took up this new habit, enjoying the

opportunity to have a brief moment of peace in their busy day, and generous

enough to send it out into the world.

A Change For The Better

Miraculous things started to happen.

Slowly, communities noticed that they were experiencing less crime and

violence. Populations were growing more prosperous, families were stronger;

relationships more loving, and individuals more happy.

Even weather patterns altered subtly but perceptibly, becoming more stable.

Crops grew more plentifully, water supplies expanded and livestock flourished.

The numbers of viewers of news and violent or demoralising television shows

reduced. Besides, news reporters had already noticed that they had less bad

news to share. In fact the big stories were about all the wonderful things

that were being accomplished for the benefit of mankind.

A Focus On What Is Right

The focus on peace created a blanket of harmonious vibrations that encircled

the globe.

Eventually, politicians and scientists had no choice but to recognise this

trend and began seeking peaceful solutions to political issues.

Countries, government, religions and people started to pay attention to what

they had in common. There was a greater understanding and appreciation of the

value of variety between societies and cultures.

Beyond that, as time progressed, it became increasingly evident how many

similarities actually existed between them. Likenesses in morals, ethics,

economic goals, humanitarian philosophies and social values which had

previously gone un-noticed, were more and more apparent.

With an ever strengthening unity between communities and nations, economies

improved. Resources were shared and fairly traded to the benefit of all.

Aid and education was collectively provided to areas that needed it, but the

urgency grew less and less because with peace and joy in communities came the

opportunity for abundance for all.

Money, resources and commodities flowed freely around the world, were used

and then circulated. Everyone was satisfied, fulfilled and usefully employed.

Gradually the need for large military budgets reduced and those funds were re-

distributed. The highly trained military personnel were free to use their

skill towards constructive, rather than destructive or defensive ends.

Peace Reigns Once More

With the wide-spread, consistent, daily focus on peace - peaceful attitudes,

peaceful activities, peaceful sharing and peaceful appreciation of others,

the energy of peace grew.

As time passed, it grew so expansive, so powerful, so prevalent, that war,

violence and conflict was simply forgotten. The destructive vibration of war-

fare no longer had any appeal or power to draw notice.

It was not a struggle between "good" and "bad". It was simply that the

thought, the feeling, the speaking and living of peace felt so liberating, so

wonderful, that it became more interesting and important than power,

resentment, accusation or even just being right.

Disagreements still occurred, but were allowed, even welcomed. In dealing

with disputes the thought of a peaceful resolution was uppermost in the minds

of all parties, making such an outcome possible in every case.

Peace was no longer something "Worth fighting for", but had become something

worth allowing, noticing and living.

As more and more people continued to put their focus on the quality of peace,

they found forgiving others to be natural and easy. Past wrongs fell away,

leaving all to enjoy and fully experience their glorious present.

Fear, terror, insecurity and hatred were just replaced by joy, hope and love.

A New Concept Lived

One day, years later, a group of children were playing in an old house when

they discovered a dusty old book called "War and Peace". Curious, they took

it to their grandfather. Grandad, they asked, What is war? For a fleeting

moment, a distant memory flashed across their grandparents mind, then was

gone before he could recognise it. I do not remember. He said, Lets go and

have tea.

In love and faith,

Kate Lawson Gould

Article Source: http://articlenexus.com

Kate Lawson Gould: Author, Song Writer, Spiritualist, Metaphysicist, Singer Actor Dancer. Can Be found at: www.cloud9books.com.au Her Musical "SHLOBAGLOB" at : www.shlobaglob.com.au

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