Working for Peace in a Violent World

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August 5, 2019

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The most radical thing any of us can do at this time is to be fully present to what is happening in the world.

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Working for Peace in a Violent World

"The work of Joseph Campbell and countless others makes it clear that the destructive aspects of the world, and the knowledge that each of us will die, has forever been a deep challenge to reconcile with a celebration of life. It's not getting easier. There's a web of relationships in a globalized world that make it difficult to live without being destructive. Even when sincerely striving to be peaceful, we may still be violent. When trying to help, we can cause harm. The laptop I use to write about peace runs on Congolese conflict minerals. Even something as simple as a toothbrush has a vast meaning when we explore it." So where do we start? Matthew Legge shares more in this excerpt from his new book, "Are We Done Fighting?" { read more }