A Little Peace Article By Janet Schlarbaum
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A Little Peace
Dr. Susan Corso
When I gave motivational speeches to nuclear scientists many years ago, I used to ask them all a question.
Do you think world peace is a good idea?
To a person, they all thought it was rhetorical—every single time. I had to assure them that I didn’t ask rhetorical questions, and I always asked it aloud a second time.
Do you think world peace is a good idea?
A mixed alto and soprano rumble usually began in the room amongst the women present, those who carried into life the sons and daughters who might have to go to war in a world crisis. Then the men in the room would jump on the theoretical bandwagon and agree. The rumble got some tenor and basso notes.
Great, I’d say. Then I’d ask a follow-up question.
What are you doing about it?
Usually, the shame in the room would create a dead silence. Bless them. No need for shame.
Why?
Why are we ashamed that we don’t know what to do about world peace? The simplest reason is because it’s too big. Too big for one person to take it on.
That’s not my experience. Experience has informed me that I am totally responsible for world peace—the peace in the world I experience. I spend no time in Darfur, or Rwanda, or Afghanistan, or Iraq, but I do spend time in Boston, New York, and this week, California and New Mexico.
Janet Schlarbaum
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