Living as a peaceful person? If we are struggling internally then we are in a sense in conflict with our very own selves. We speak often of the idea of oneness and if all is one then we in a sense are adding to the idea of global conflict. Consdier for a moment if you are in conflict with what is going on in the Middle East then we are adding to the idea of conflict with the only difference being that we are not using weapons. But consider for a moment is it not so that a negative thought or mind is in a sense a weapon? If a negative thought is a weapon then we are not commanding or directing our own mind and thoughts. We the human do not live peacefully when in reality we could. The thing that interferes is what we term as the external world. Any time we allow the outer world or circumstance to influence us then we would never be able to find peace. Peace is not on the out side of us any more than happiness is, these are simple states of being. If we do not allow for these states of being then we are simply being more influenced by the outer world. If we live in this manner we are not going to have that peace peace is not something that we look for it is something that we all have but do not allow for it. We not only can be influenced by the outer world but also with how we see ourselves> Join Liara and Steven for another great conversation. 718-664-9735