War & Peace; Imagine

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War & Peace; Imagine

On this Memorial Day Weekend, it is only fitting to recognize the women and men who have fought for this country as well as for the countries of this, our world. Don’t get me wrong, I prefer Peace any day but it is in my opinion as I have mentioned before, I believe the only way to gain world peace is for all of us to find a peace within ourselves first; once done everything else will come into fruition such as respect for self and one another as well as joy, love, and happiness.

TBR; The Bible Reincarnate is not a gimmick. It will be born on August 21st, 2011 on the idea of respect for one another. TBR will grow because of like minded people like you who know how important it is to appreciate and love one’s self while respecting others and one of the best ways to do that is to step outside the comfort zone of the spirituality one may be born into and begin an individual quest for deeper understanding. To do so on a world wide scale can and will be a beautiful thing and if anything, assist the world to look at life in a different more appreciating way.

As I have written before, when it comes to war and the concept of reincarnation, I believe that it is very possible that the soldiers of yesterday who died years ago, very well may come back to learn from there actions from such days of yore. If I am correct and it is a cycle that continues, the time has come for us to think deeper, calling upon the world around them/us, philosophy, religion, and spirituality before deciding to go to war. What good does war really bring? Lives lost, families crushed, and nature destroyed. My dear brothers and sisters of the militaries of the world give yourself credit, you are smarter than that.

I get it, I understand, I have been there to a certain degree and I know that some of you felt as though you had no choice to join the military. I remember basic training in the army and learning of those that felt as though they had lost there way, possibly giving up on themselves because they felt as though they didn’t have any other kind of future.

With that said, I also appreciate what you, the solders of this country and those from around the world have put yourselves through. You have pulled yourself up from what ever it was you felt conflict with and for what ever reason, decided to go into a life that may bring yours to an end the way you know it, sooner than you had thought.

To all of the veterans, I solute you but I also ask you to share not only what you might consider your glory days of battle when speaking to the youth of this world but also your nightmares. Eighteen + of you commit suicide every day based on what you saw or were a part of when at war. My heart goes out to all of you. Share your stories in TBR if you would like and explain to the world that although you may have had to wrestle with memories of seeing children killed, friends blown to smithereens, or your own physical, mental, and or spiritual loss that despite it all, you found your individual faith and kept your love for mankind.

It amazes me that although we as one race, the human race, know better than to inflict pain on others, people we may not even know, we still do it. It is in my opinion that nations need to stop getting involved in other nations business and if a revolution must happen, let it be, like the “Spring” in the Middle East. I understand that we as a people may make mistakes deciding on who to be elected to look after the nation we live in but the people of such nations that all agree and accept making the mistake should be the ones to rise to the occasion and find a way to oust the mistake they brought into such a position.

I am grateful to live in a country that despite there petty differences, we are able to still speak our mind and lets face it, although one’s economy may not be the best and people may be out of work and or gas prices are high while people starve in what has been defined as the land of milk and honey, all such things are petty when having to decide to experience that or watch strangers die, children become maimed, and our own minds handicapped forever with memories of dark days and lonely nights in a country that isn’t ours/yours.

This weekend, I write this not to downplay or criticize those that are a part of any military, I write it out of respect to them and there souls, as well as there minds and bodies and most importantly there genuine, human, common sense. I write it as a reminder that although I love all of the soldiers that have fought for this country as well as any other, to suggest doing what John Lennon once said, “Imagine”. Imagine your life without the military, without the chemicals you may find yourself having to breathe and a mind free from the memories of blood and guts. Imagine a way to make yourself a better informed person, educating yourself with school or running with an idea that could better the lives of others. Imagine an inner peace then finding ways to volunteer your time to help others. Imagine finding a job that pays you to assist those that have trouble assisting themselves. Imagine having both arms, both legs, and not having to worry about shell shock, or brain damage. Imagine your words, your poetry, your living and breathing life not being a threat to anyone including yourself.

Imagine.

Blessed Be-