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Tag Archives: war
a list to ponder on a foggy autumn evening
In the documentary The Fog of War, Robert McNamara lists eleven lessons learned from his experience of war… I don’t know that I agree with all eleven… However, I do see how several can apply, not just to war, but … Continue reading
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Tagged 11 Lessons, conflict, Fog of War, Robert McNamara, war
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man of peace? really?
I’m sixty-seven years old and can still mow my own lawn. So if I lived in Ukraine, I think the government would allow me to stay and fight. To be honest, I’d be ashamed to leave. But staying creates a … Continue reading
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Tagged conflict, courage, fear, Lao Tzu, nonviolence, nonviolent action, Tao Te Ching, Ukraine, war
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beautiful protest
I’m working to create something of beauty today… …as a form of protest… …against those who would destroy life and its beauty. Yes, I realize my act of defiance won’t convince anyone to “make love not war”. Nonetheless, I believe … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, frog, protest, war
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I need to be the wise ruler of myself
When the enemy is Slaughtered in battle The just ruler mourns. Victory. Failure. After the battle is won The wise ruler behaves As though at a funeral. Grieving. — Tao Te Ching, Cloud Hands Edition I love these two verses. … Continue reading
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Tagged grief, Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching, war
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