Like anyone else, I too have the potential for violence; I too
have anger in me. However, I try to recall that anger is a
destructive emotion. I remind myself that scientists now say
that anger is bad for our health; it eats into our immune
system. So, anger destroys our peace of mind and our
physical health. We shouldn’t welcome it or think of it as
natural or as a friend.
Our world and our lives have become increasingly
interdependent, so when our neighbour is harmed, it affects
us too. Therefore we have to abandon outdated notions of
“them” and “us” and think of our world much more in terms
of a great “US”, a greater human family.
We are, you might say, “brainwashed” into thinking that
money is the source of happiness, while what we really need
to know is that inner peace is something that comes from
within.
Every morning when I wake up, I dedicate myself to helping
others to find peace of mind. Then, when I meet people, I
think of them as long term friends; I don't regard others as
strangers.
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