* Peace is not merely the absence of war and hatred (negative peace / cold war) but also the presence of cooperation, compassion and worldwide justice (positive peace / hot peace). * The means we use to reach our ends are extremely important. Hopefully your "means" are kindness-centered and non-destructive. Often (possibly always) being kind is more important than proving you are right. When it is critical that you prove your point, remember to intertwine wisdom with compassion. Recent events would suggest that the human race is starting to learn that change can be achieved more effectively by mass demonstrations and peaceful means than by negative, destructive and hateful means. * "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." - Mahatma Gandhi * "There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered." - Nelson Mandela * "Change your thoughts and you...