The Four Pillars of the Bridge of Peace
The Four Pillars of the Bridge of Peace ?
- Responsibility:
We break
the chains of victimization by realizing that our resentments and anger
are emotions that poison and debilitate ourselves. That is, more essential
than our external circumstances are the internal circumstances of our
mind. Our habits of thought have more effect on our lives than the
instigator of abuse. As we take the reins of responsibility we are
liberated from being a victim, even if our environment seeks to control
our lives.
- Respect: By recognizing the rights of
the other, no matter who they are, we are able to open our minds up to the
possibility of a solution. Without respect, the only answer is death of
one kind or another and the perpetuation of the cycle of conflict.
- Repentance-A
Personal Cease-fire:
As we take responsibility, we have the strength to see the things within
ourselves that themselves possibly led to the abuse of others. So as not
to perpetuate conflict in our own lives, we need to hold a personal
"cease-fire" precipitated by self-awareness and honest
assessment of our own actions.
- Commitment: As we newly embrace our partner
of peace, be they sister, spouse, friend or family member, this
give-and-take seals our personal commitment to one another and the task of
self-development ahead.
The above pillars seem linked to our restored position as
“Owners of CIG” or True children of God.
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