Peace: Why it Shouldn't Be Only a Christmas Wish

A little girl attempts to make people "think God" in one of the "Oh, God!" movies, starring George Burns. I wonder what would happen if we applied the idea to "think peace"? To think "peace" may neither be as glamorous as romantic love nor as energetic as hatred or revenge, especially when revenge cloaks itself with the attire of justice. Yet, there is no corner on earth where peace is not needed. Peace is the glue that holds together our personal and collective psychological well-being. That is why we wish for peace alongside with love and joy every Christmas. Then, why is it that we let peace stay inside a Christmas wish only? Once, a political science teacher said that, on earth, the affairs of nations are very similar to the affairs of men. Although these words were uttered decades ago, I still see the wisdom in them. Like individuals, all nations believe that they experience the world positively from their own point of view, and they feel they are righteous in their actions. Like individuals, each nation has and internal structure. Like individuals, each nation is at a different stage of development limited by the proportions of its own story. Like individuals, each nation sometimes finds it difficult to feel empathy with the other side. Yet, there is always the other side. This means we need to change something in our perspective. For each time we change something in our perspective and understanding, we will take another step toward peace. If for years the mighty has looked down upon the weak, isn't it in human nature for the weak to hurt the mighty, given the slightest chance? For example, wasn't it common practice for our beloved Hollywood to portray the citizens of weaker nations in clich