Understanding

Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding. ~ Albert Einstein

In light of the recent reports on the killing of Osama Bin Laden I find myself bewildered and surprised at the showy outcome.

It sadens me greatly to see the shocking display of our fellow man rise up in cheers when another is slain?

I am not a supporter of war or terrorism, I am from Canada and am very proud and humbled to live in a free nation, but I feel that if we really took the time and understood one another, and what makes each and every one of us tick, then we could never really hate each another.

I truly believe that understanding is the key to relationship and love.

When Albert Einstein said that peace cannot be kept by force, he affirmed what many people around the world came to realize in their relationship with Iraq.

Yes, the USA felt they needed to remove the "tyrant", and yes the USA felt they needed to remove the governmental dictatorship, but peace can only be achieved by and through the understanding of the mind and culture of an these ancient people.

As I write, the tensions in Iraq have not been resolved.

As with countries, so with people; peace can only be achieved by respect that is based on understanding.

Understanding and respect are key steps in our dance of life.