Passive Vs Active Resistance, Is Peace Really The Way?

[Nic]

We all know the world is facing a lot of present and future crises. What do we do now? Do we sit in silence and maybe one day we become an inspiration to others, and in that time we let the human and animal conditions worsen or do we apply physical resistance and act assuming we know the consequences of our actions.

 

We all have the desire to be the change we want to see in the world. I think Gandhi was one of the greatest for sure, but could he had stopped for exemple the Japanese from whale fishing? The Sea Shepherd don’t wait in silence, they take action and attack.

 

Somehow this topic remains a big question mark for me, probably because I’m still lost in duality. My personal problem is that my brother is an activist, and I Am a pacifist and he’s got good arguments to make people fight for what he believes is right… I’m not buying it but this somehow, sometimes makes me feel bad about myself even though I know that right or wrong is an ego concept… I’m still running in my wheel.

 

This is a very complex issue. Shall we stop fighting? I actually don’t want to fight but I still admire people who do so.

Do I wait until they cut the last tree until I show my fists?

I Am a lonely wolf too, I’d like to go and live in the woods, I’d go to the mountains, meditate and be creative (I’m a musician) but the world is not gonna change for the better doing this…

I would love to hear your insights on this topic.

Thank you for your time and your excellent work!