WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
Theme: Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
Presentation by Ibrahim Koroma- Executive Director WCCP
Place: SOS Hermann Gmeiner Avenue Freetown.
Date : 14th Nov.2003
What is peace building?
What is conflict?
What is resolution?
Peace building and conflict resolution is just like the human system which consists of several parts and this afternoon we are going to be looking at two aspects of the theme of this workshop – Peace Building and Conflict Resolution.
1. Peace building in the information society and conflict resolution
2. How thoughts affect our world in peace building and conflict resolution
Peace building in the information society and conflict resolution –
He who believes in positive normative statement may be compared as the four-conner stone, upon which towers of technologies may be built on
We all are aware that the global information society is evolving at a colossal speed. There is a growing revolution in access and use of the instrument of the global information society. People ideas, issues, and ego’s are interdependent and they are being connected at unprecedented speeds. Distances are narrowing and horizons’ expanding as access to the world is at constantly at our forefinger
Historically, human beings did not understand that people of the earth to be closely linked together. Modern developments such as Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials, Information Communication and Technology (ICT) etc. have vastly condensed our sense of time and distance. As a result, the world has become much smaller or what we call a global village. Our present lives entail closely-knit relationships between the individual, the nation and humanity. We can now see that an individual is not merely a single human being, but rather a participant in a larger group because of communication.
How thoughts affect our world in peace building and conflict resolution
War begins with thoughts of war and peace begins with thoughts of peace
Until you make peace with who you are, you’ll never be content with what you have.
When you find peace within yourself, you become the
Kind of person who can live at peace with others.
As a man thinks so is he.
The world is linked together not only by modern technological developments but also through the medium of thoughts waves and information education and communication materials. In as much as the same manner as the waters of the ocean link countries together so the sky links all the regions of our planet
What is the meaning of thought waves being linked to each other and why do we need to concern about them?
The answer is that an understanding of thought waves is highly important to the development of world peace.
How do thoughts waves function?
Many people have a sense of how sound waves, radio waves and light waves function through the medium of television, radio or telephone, enabling us to hear one another’s voices and to see images of people in distant places. Thoughts waves travel according to the same scientific principles underlying the process of radio, light and sound waves. However, thought vibration is finer or more subtle wave than a sound or light wave.
These subtle waves are generated by all of humanity, covering the Earth and forming infinite layers, like waves of air. Among these waves, some are filled strife, envy, the anguish of illness, or with resentment and anger---- which are dark and impure waves. At these same time there are other waves which are filled with love and good intentions ---- waves of brightly shining it self.
What effect can thoughts waves produce?
Thought vibrations contain a kind of energy which influences the physical body, causing the individual to act in a way, which matches with the particular thoughts waves emitted. To use an analogy, when electric energy flows, it turns in to a current of electricity, making it possible to start a motor. In the same manner, the energy of thought waves can activate a person’s physical body. Therefore, if the thoughts vibration is filled with strife and envy, the person under its influence will act in a correspondingly negative way. On the other hand, if it is a bright light vibration of love and good will, it will result in an action of love.
How Positive Thoughts Can Uplift Humanity And World Peace
The thought waves of all humankind are circulating all round us, but only the portions, which we are “dialing”, or intentionally creating our selves, will effect or show themselves in our own personal destiny and that of others. Therefore, if the thoughts you emit are waves of hatred and struggle, those waves will influence many people in the world many people in the world who have similar thought waves. On the other hand, if your thoughts are bright waves of love and good will, they will unconsciously purify many people.
If you pursue this logic of this principle, you will realize that even the smallest thought activity cannot be neglected: its effect will surely come back to the individual, while at the same time influencing humankind in general. It on the basis of this truth that I am saying that we will never have world peace until both humankind and the individual are simultaneously uplifted by being set free from negative thought waves.
It is illogical to talk about world peace or disliking war on a planetary basis without addressing the subject of each individual’s thought patterns and considering what kind of thinking would be most beneficial. If one dislikes war, before undertaking any action one has to keep one’s own thoughts turned to peace and harmony.
In conclusion
In order to attain for peace for humanity and for the individual, dark thought waves, such as hatred, jealousy or thirst for power, must be purified by great waves of light.
As peace builders, we should know that to serve people takes dignity and intelligence.
In peace, I thank you.
