In A Box Analysis

Humanity is constantly searching for this idea of inner peace. In a modern world of sometimes seemingly endless suffering, how can one interpret this idea of peace into their daily life? The ancient Taoist text, the Daodejing of Laozi, makes many lofty and vague sentiments about how to find piece and rise above inner struggle in order to find an abstract “Way” which will guide one to inner piece. However, this text leaves much to be desired in how one is supposed to find this way amidst a world that is often very painful and bleak. Shane Koyczan’s spoken word poem “Instructions for a Bad Day” focuses less on the idea of finding you way, and more about overcoming current struggles. Life, however, is neither just overcoming struggle, nor just finding your way. It is a constant struggle between rising over pain, and finding inner happiness. These two texts together, though, examine the ways in which one can rise above their struggles into this greater “way” of living. Together, these pieces argue that one can make their own inner peace by accepting that pain is as much a part of living as happiness is, and by allowing these two things to cycle in and out of their lives naturally without fighting against either.

The novel A Separate Peace by John Knowles is about learning and it reveals that people have to have the bad to see the good. This thematic statement connects to both the book and the world that we live in today. Many people want everything to be perfect and beautiful but the hard truth is that it will never completely be that way. Life isn’t going to be the way every stroke was placed on the perfect painting of life that everyone has in there head which was handcrafted from their wildest dreams. Their may be some slippery patches but good will follow close behind.

Peace can be portrayed in a variety of ways, such as: doves, women, gardens, bells, and much

Analyse using sacred scripture and a variety of sources the principle teachings about peace in Judaism and Christianity and how these teachings impact on the life of each adherent’s tradition, as a means of achieving inner peace.

These means are what our oppressor has instilled in us to believe. In today’s news, we are taught to turn the other cheek when a person does us wrong. Although Mr. King referred to that method as non- violent, it could easy be considered acquiescence. By turning the other cheek, you are letting that person know that it is acceptable to continue to behave the way they have been behaving. This method is also easily saying that as long as you ensure in me you will not oppress me in that manner again, everything will be fine. The oppressor on the other hand, becomes smarter, and they simply advance in other ways to oppress. With non- violence you are simply agreeing that you will not destroy any of the oppressors property which continuing to be treated as you were

Humanity as a whole is plagued with the misfortune of being trapped perpetually in a world filled with hate and violence. However, those residing in this world should be able to see potentiality of reducing day-to-day dangers. This is especially true when considering how pivotal the individual is, for it all begins with one person. Humans can be dangerous creatures; look no further than to the media which recounts awful injustices committed by groups like ISIS, Al Qaeda, or even the IRA. People are designed intricately and uniquely in such a way that no single being is identical. The way an individual acts, talks, laughs, dances, eats, and so much more varies from person to person. Malcolm Gladwell tackles the psychology behind an individual’s

Achieving peace required that all men and all nations move in the “direction of compassionate tending to citizens.” Addams maintained that as men and nations eneed to the needs of citizens the possibility of war become more remote, Addams understanding of peace was deeply rooted in her sense of optimism about human beings. Addams believed”human beings are more similar that they are different and what unites is stronger than what divides. Given these news, she maintained “war is not a natural activity for mankind” and that it was abnormal for men to fight against each other. The process of coming together into friendly relationships is at the heart of

Amber Weingard and Reshawn Ward came to the Shenandoah police station to follow up with dropping off statements off for Officer Bowman. I advised Weingard and Ward Bowman will get the statements and he may follow up with them. I placed the statements in Bowman's box along with a copy of this

“Man is not at peace with his fellow man because he is not at peace with himself; he is not at peace with himself, because he is not at peace with God.” Thomas Merton

Law and order is a synonym for peace; however often to obtain peace law and order must be broken. Though this is true, peace is not all encompassing. Not only can peace can be found in some parts of life and lacking in others, but peace has many types that affect each part of daily life. A Separate Peace by John Knowles explores the relationship between external and internal peace. When external societal peace is disrupted people become willing to commit a kind of suicide by breaking the rules in an effort to obtain inner peace.

Conflict Resolution is an essential element of life but a task filled with so many diverse issues that not many can engage it without feeling a bit unprepared.  Through the grace of God we have been given a wonderful ministry of reconciliation and direct commands to live at peace with others. The core outcome of this project is to allow you to practice the principles of conflict resolution laid forth in the Peacemaker text.

Violence is defined as a behavior involving physical or mental force intending to hurt, damage, or kill someone. In the words of Zak Ibrahim, peace is defined as the proliferation or the increase in the existence of Justice. But where does love fit in to these conversations? Violence cannot necessarily transform into love, but the presence of it is surely important. Violence involving our most loved ones, helps us find love and compassion in the toughest of situations, and leads us toward paths of peace. In this essay, examples will be drawn from Zak Ibrahim 's keynote presentation, The Road by Cormac McCarthy, Beautiful Boy; a film directed by Shawn Ku, and Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut.

To know oneself and to be accepting of oneself is a journey, that prepares one to enter a friendship. In a true friendship, it is inevitable that trials and tribulations will come. If the bond is strong enough to withstand the whims of jealousy and insecurity that may arise, then it can develop a closer relationship. Even the strongest of friendship, when faced with conflict, can suffer regret and guilt. John Knowles “A separate peace” and Khaled Hosseini's “The kite runner” reveals the universal truth that to have peace within friendships you must first have peace within themselves too, later on, be accepting of oneself in trying situations.

building peace is a process which begins from within, and that it is our responsibility to

From the lavish beginnings in a wealthy kingdom nestled within the Himalayan foothills of Nepal, Siddhartha Gautama’s transformation into the Buddha and the start of Buddhism was based off of and due to confronting constant human suffering in everyday life. Abandoning his regal life in pursuit of spiritual insight, Siddhartha sought to understand the problem of human suffering and propose remedies, if any, to such a condition. Verses, lectures, and sutras transcribed in scriptures by Buddha’s followers offer an other worldly perspective to endure the hardships and how to conduct oneself harmoniously in society especially with the concept of Inner Peace. The truth goal of Buddhism is to attain peace within oneself, detaching oneself from worldly suffering, attaining enlightenment, and eventually reaching a state of escaping the cycle of suffering, the state of Nirvana. Even though there are many sects of the Buddhist faith, this essay focuses on the shared peace practices and beliefs Buddhism promotes, especially the concept of inner peace through reflection. Buddhism is known widely as a religion of peace and non-violence, though there are outlying examples contrary to the point such as Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and etc., the concept of achieving inner peace and living harmoniously no matter what views one has can promote a positive society.