Globalove Think Tank

I dream of a Star Trek world. This think tank will focus on creative actions
designed to initiate a global paradigm shift towards a world where racism, poverty
and war will be a thing of the past.

Category: peace

Sat, March 2, 2013

love with unconfined wings

When Love with unconfinÃ¨d wings

Hovers within my Gates,

And my divine Althea brings

To whisper at the Grates;

When I lie tangled in her hair,

And fettered to her eye,

The Gods that wanton in the Air,

Know no such Liberty.

When flowing Cups run swiftly round

With no allaying Thames,

Our careless heads with Roses bound,

Our hearts with Loyal Flames;

When thirsty grief in Wine we steep,

When Healths and draughts go free,

Fishes that tipple in the Deep

Know no such Liberty.

When (like committed linnets) I

With shriller throat shall sing

The sweetness, Mercy, Majesty,

And glories of my King;

When I shall voice aloud how good

He is, how Great should be,

EnlargÃ¨d Winds, that curl the Flood,

Know no such Liberty.

Stone Walls do not a Prison make,

Nor Iron bars a Cage;

Minds innocent and quiet take

That for an Hermitage.

If I have freedom in my Love,

And in my soul am free,

Angels alone that soar above,

Enjoy such Liberty.

Richard Lovelace

Labels: beloved, love, peace, poetry

Thu, February 28, 2013

the buddha

Labels: buddha, buddhism, love, peace, perspective, philosophy

Sun, February 17, 2013

Lettuce Prey Four Whirled Peas

(“let us pray for world peace”)

is my first blog and the inspiration

for “GlobaLove Think Tank”.

Apparently, several people thought my

photographs and ideas were “objectionable”

and let Google know they were “offended”.

I find this fact a vindication of my assertion

that some people are “offended” by the truth.

http://lettucepreyfourwhirledpeas.blogspot.com/

Labels: enlightenment, humanity, now, peace, perspective, truth

Tue, January 1, 2013

ashes and snow

Labels: art, earth, insight, Life, nature, peace, perspective

Tue, December 11, 2012

the sound of the bell

Labels: buddhism, hope, love, meditation, music, peace, philosophy

Tue, November 27, 2012

secret art

The secret art of inviting happiness,

The miraculous medicine for all diseases.

At least for today:

Do not be angry,

Do not worry,

Be grateful,

Work with diligence,

Be kind to people.

Labels: art, happiness, love, peace, secrets

Thu, November 22, 2012

take me with you

Labels: forgiveness, love, music, peace

Mon, November 5, 2012

compassion

“If you want others to be happy,

practice compassion.

If you want to be happy,

practice compassion.”

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Labels: buddhism, dalai lama, love, peace, perspective, philosophy

Wed, October 10, 2012

you are blessed

How much do you really need?

Do you have a roof over your head?

Then you are blessed.

Do you have rice in your bowl and are not hungry?

Then you are blessed.

Do you have clothes to cover your body and keep you warm?

Then you are blessed.

Do you have love and compassion in your heart?

Then you are the richest person alive.

Labels: buddhism, peace, perspective, philosophy

Tue, September 25, 2012

confession booth

confess your sins now

Labels: art, film, future, hope, humility, peace, responsibility

Mon, September 24, 2012

may good befall all

Labels: love, music, peace, philosophy, universe

Thu, July 26, 2012

problems of peace

“War

is a cowardly escape

from the problems of peace”

Thomas Mann

Labels: peace, perspective, philosophy, war

Wed, July 25, 2012

atisha

The greatest effort is not concerned with results

The greatest medicine is the emptiness of everything

The greatest patience is humility

The greatest action is not conforming with the worlds ways

The greatest magic is transmuting the passions

The greatest generosity is non-attachment

The greatest meditation is a mind that lets go

The greatest wisdom is seeing through appearances

The greatest worth is self-mastery

The greatest precept is continual awareness

The greatest goodness is a peaceful mind

The greatest achievement is selflessness

The greatest quality is seeking to serve others

…Atisha…

Labels: buddhism, Life, peace, perspective, philosophy

Tue, June 26, 2012

Avant Garde

Avant Garde antiwar poster, circa 1967

Labels: antiwar, art, peace, protest

Sun, June 24, 2012

alphabet soup

Labels: buddhism, peace, philosophy, truth, zeitgeist, zen

Sun, June 17, 2012

happy fatherhood day

Labels: children, evolution, family, love, man, peace, women

Thu, April 19, 2012

nwo

Labels: arms trade, big brother, evil, hate, humour, love, peace

Wed, March 28, 2012

what’s your message ?

This is the back of my Ford F-150 pickup…

and this is my message to the world…

What’s your message?

Labels: hope, humility, love, peace, perspective, philosophy

Tue, March 27, 2012

The Art of Peace is medicine for a sick world. There is evil and disorder in the world because people have forgotten that all things emanate from one source. Return to that source and leave behind all self-centered thoughts, petty desires, and anger. Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.

“The Way of the Warrior has been misunderstood. It is not a means to kill and destroy others. Those who seek to compete and better one another are making a terrible mistake. To smash, injure, or destroy is the worst thing a human being can do. The real Way of a Warrior is to prevent such slaughter – it is the Art of Peace, the power of love.” Morihei Ueshiba.

Labels: art, buddhism, death, love, peace, war, zeitgeist, zen

Mon, March 5, 2012

Burning Man

Labels: choice, courage, death, meditation, non-violence, peace

Mon, March 5, 2012

O-Sensei: The Great Teacher

Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969)

The word “aikido” is formed of three kanji:

– ai – joining, harmonizing
– ki – spirit, life energy
– dÅ – way, path

The term dÅ connects the practice of aikido with the philosophical concept of Tao, which can be found in martial arts such as judo and kendo, and in more peaceful arts such as Japanese calligraphy (shodÅ), flower arranging (kadÅ) and tea ceremony (chadÅ or sadÅ).

The term aiki refers to the martial arts principle or tactic of blending with an attacker’s movements for the purpose of controlling their actions with minimal effort. One applies aiki by understanding the rhythm and intent of the attacker to find the optimal position and timing to apply a counter-technique.

Historically, aiki was mastered for the purpose of killing; however in aikido one seeks to control an aggressor without causing harm. Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of aikido declared, “To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.” A number of aikido practitioners interpret aikido metaphorically, seeing parallels between aikido techniques and other methods for conflict resolution.

(video clip)

Labels: aikido, art, love, morihei ueshiba, paradigm shift, peace

Wed, February 29, 2012

manly love

Labels: humanity, love, peace, perspective, philosophy

Sat, February 11, 2012

good wife

Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have be thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they get home and the prospect of a good meal is part of the warm welcome needed.

Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you’ll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.

Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.

Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives. Run a dustcloth over the tables.

During the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering to his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.

Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet.

Be happy to see him.

Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him.

Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first – remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours.

Don’t greet him with complaints and problems.

Don’t complain if he’s late for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through at work.

Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or lie him down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.

Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.

Don’t ask him questions about his actions or question his judgment or integrity.

Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him.

A good wife always knows her place.