Picnics for Peace: Generating Shared Positive Experiences

I recently read an article that mentioned the documentary, 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama, and how in that documentary the Dalai Lama suggested simple solutions for a more peaceful world in troubled times -- gatherings such as picnics and festivals where presented as genuine tools to bring people together.

Often war and peace are thought of  in abstract terms -- or as something that is determined only through high level meetings involving political leaders on a national or global scale. But as the article went on to explain, people don't live in the abstract or on the national or global scene -- but rather they live in the every day of their individual lives. So to address the larger problems of war and find solutions toward peace, we are wise to meet people where they live through and among their everyday lives and experiences.

This brings us back to the basics and clarifies the wisdom in and beauty of organizing local events such as Picnics for Peace.

I'm working on a plan for that now  :-)

More to follow shortly ...

Jan