Have you ever been misunderstood?
Have you ever been at odds with someone?
Ever have a disagreement that led to conflict that never got resolved?
If you are alive and breathing it is highly likely that you have been in a conflict with someone else at sometime or another. Conflict is actually a normal and natural experience with human beings. It is almost impossible to keep it from happening. Our phrasing, tone of voice, forgetfulness, assumptions, presumptions, are just a few reasons for conflict. There are many human failings that we can blame or point out and I'm sure you have had some unique experiences of your own.
The major reason we create conflict is because most people are unconscious about what they do, say and think much of the time.
If you really want to be a peacemaker and reduce conflict in the world then you will want to make it a priority in your life. It will have to become more than just a nice thought in your mind. You may not be able to create world peace by yourself but you can make a difference in your sphere of influence. Your slice of the world is connected to every other part and is affected by what you choose to do.
You are a very powerful and influential being who DOES make a difference.
It matters when you choose to forgive instead of holding grudges. It matters when you resolve conflict with others. You are the answer to peace in the world by taking responsiblilty with everyone you deal with on a daily basis. Your seemingly small piece may be exactly what is needed to add to the overall energy and reach a critical mass and create more "heaven on earth".
I invite you to make a pledge to God and to yourself to be available as a peacemaker.
That means you resolve every conflict that you can whenever it arises. It means that peace is important in your life and you are willing to face conflict and find a way to reconcile with others. As soon as you can - do it before it festers and grows into something that becomes a karmic situation that will arise in another way, shape or form to be faced again and again.
Whether it is someone close such as a family member or someone in line at the grocery store - be the healer and let compassion and humility flow through you. It not only feels good inside you but it is a wonderful suprise for the person that you are peacemaking with!
Not everyone may respond positively but they won't soon forget a person who truly forgives and endeavors to make peace with them.
In the past we have given lip service to the peace process but now it is time to actually put our hearts and our energies toward peace on earth.
Consider yourself challeged to BE the peacemaker that you know YOU can BE..
In peace....
James
