Department of Peace

There is a group of people meeting at the church this evening with a vision for a Department of Peace. When you think about it, that's a pretty incredible concept and it seems like it is a no-brainer. We have a Department of Defense and a Department of Homeland Security. Why not a Department of Peace. Just saying the words of our current paradigm creates an energy of fear and guardedness. When you simply say the words, "Department of Peace" there is an energy of possibility and of, well-peace. It says that as a nation, we are committed to the process of peace. This does not have to mean that we are weak. It means that we come from a place of strength, of a belief in a higher ideal, and a faith in a Presence that is available for everyone. We commit ourselves to stay present for the difficult process that peace often demands. In our personal lives and as a nation, we become accountable for our part in a conflict and we listen to others with ears of understanding and compassion. We fearlessly seek out the condition that will meet the needs of all parties involved. If we beleive that God is all good and everywhere present then we must believe that this possibility exists. It is simply waiting for us to set aside our fears, our judgments and paradigms long enough to give Presence enough space to make a higher alternative known. It reminds me of a bumper sticker on the car of a very dear friend of mine that says "God bless everyone-No Exceptions." Is all of this a bit Polly Anna, a bit unrealistic? Maybe-but if some of us are not willing to entertain the seemingly impossible then our other alternative is to resign ourselves to the current situation, and live in fear of our future. I for one, am ready for a very different experience.