by PRITAM K. ROHILA, Ph. D
There was a time in human history, when no one conceived of the possibility of living in man-made dwelling, outside a natural cave. Creating a flame at a place and time of one’s own choosing was unthinkable. Going places at a faster than walking or running speed, and flying in the air, were improbable. Cessation of hostility between England and France seemed impossible. Many things that appeared impossible at one time have become possible!
Peace also is possible!
Peace within one’s mind can be achieved. Peace within one’s family, neighborhood and country can be made to happen. Peace in South Asia, and even between India and Pakistan also are possible, if and when we decide that we are willing to commit everything at our disposable to make it so.
As Peace Psychology Division of the American Psychological Association proposes, peace is Possible! Think it! Plan it! Do it!
How serious are you and I to make peace possible?
Dr. Rohila is the Executive Director of the Association for Communal Harmony in Asia (www.asiapeace.org). He can be reached at asiapeace@comcast.net