Peace and Power
Why Peaceful Thinkers Are Difficult to Control Power is not inherently good. Power is not inherently evil. Power is simply the ability to influence outcomes. A teacher has power. A parent has power. A business leader has power. A government has power. The question is never whether power exists. The question is: How is it being used? Throughout history, some leaders have used power to build peace. Others have used power to maintain control. These two goals are not always the same. A peaceful population can be strong. But a thoughtful population can also be difficult to manipulate. And that creates a tension that has existed throughout history. The Difference Between Peace and Control Many people confuse peace with control. They are not the same thing. Control seeks obedience. Peace seeks harmony. Control says: "Do not question." Peace says: "Ask better questions." Control depends upon compliance. Peace depends upon understanding. A controlled society may appear peace...
