QUESTION: It's hard for me to stop thinking about things that upset me. What can I do?
Response by Daisaku Ikeda, Victory Over Violence founding visionary.
Sensitivity is a personality trait. In and of itself, it is neither good nor bad. But if you have that trait, you can choose to turn it into a plus.
For example, should a friend criticize you, you could turn it into a positive by thinking deeply about what has been said so you can correct a possible fault. Whatever has been said, however, is certainly not something you need to worry over. If you feel stung, take a moment to congratulate yourself on having the capacity for humility and self-reflection. People who are indifferent often lack any perspective for self i … Read More »
QUESTION: What is the role of the individual in creating a culture of peace?
Response by David Krieger, Founder and President, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation.
To increase the effectiveness of international institutions and to create new institutions at the international and national levels will require committed action by individuals and civil society organizations. We all need to realize that with rights come responsibilities. Change does not occur magically. It occurs because individuals engage with societal problems and take actions to create a better world. Often, change occurs person to person. Each of us can be an agent for change in the world. We are each as powerful as we choose to be.
We can each start … Read More »
