[Jackson]

Instantly, most people will say they opt for peace. Really think about it though. How much control do you like to have in any given situation? How hard is it for you to relinquish control and opt for peace even if it means you need to trust in someone or something else? Is there a balance that needs to be achieved? Is it natural that humans strive to be in control and powerful? I'd love to hear others' thoughts on the subject. Peace!

[LsrSRVxR]

Great topic!

Here are my thoughts on it. First of all, I think (a lot of people will probably disagree with me) most all people strive for control and/or power, whether or not they will admit it. I admit when it comes to control, I go way too overboard and have to suffer the price for it. I do think there is a balance or moderation that has to be met. it is difficult though.

One of the hardest things to do is to "turn things over" to a Higher Power of your understanding. BUT, when you do, things for some reason seem to go more smoothly.

You are correct when you asked about power or peace, I would immeditately say peace.

Thanks for a great topic

Blessings!

[Jackson]

thanks marianne, i see it the same way. it's really quite complex isn't it? not as simple as first appears. blessings!

[ZonaPutaX]

I WISH I had control in my life, but I don't .. have learned this many, many times so someone is trying to get me to see this.. and i think i've finally got it and am just trying to go with the flow.. which doesn't mean inaction..

Obviously, i would answer PEACE to that question too, but I would really like to have control over everything... No. 1 Stop all Wars would be on my list.. and I suppose that means I'd be aiming for peace by being a dictator!!

I once asked my spirit guides about wars and stuff, and they said it's kinda complicated, mixed up with karma and things the human race has to go thru - and different countries etc etc.. it 's a huge subject and v complex.. it gave me some understanding... but still my heart cries out for peace..

Can't bear to see all the soldiers (are they getting younger or is just me getting older, ha ha) carrying guns etc and being blown up on the tv news...
it is hard to watch.. but i make myself do that...

and even so, i still pray for peace for this earth every nite... becos I'm no quitter!! ha ha

love and light
(and Peace)

jan

[Jackson]

it's a tough old world, Jan. it's refreshing to see that people are being honest in their answers to this question instead of just saying what makes them look "good". good on u for making urself watch the soldiers, Jan. i can't do it. i'm a wussy and can't stand the sight of war...even though i know it's happening and should acknowledge it. has anyone read Baghavad Gita (Hindu text)? it has an interesting slant on the righteousness of war...worth a read maybe if u haven't already? meanwhile, PEACE xx

[ppaelkos]

that is so true Mecca! i think my biggest fear with relinquishing control is having someone take advantage of it and hurt me...i'm so glad i started this post as it is really helping me clarify my thoughts. blessings xx

[ZonaPutaX]

Hi

Sometimes the hardest thing to do when faced with difficult people or ones who hurt u is to DO NOTHING... and keep ur silence... and give it up to the Universe, because u don't wanna get into confrontational situations, that perpetuate anger etc... Sometimes avoidance is a right action...

I try and go within and ask my intuition... when in doubt, do nothing, things will unfold as they will..

But also I try to DO SOMETHING when I can and its apropriate, know what I mean..

So i guess we have FREE Will and every day we are faced with endless decisions and choices... and how we make those creates our futures...

God, i'm rambling on....

love and light

jan

[Rellshare]

I do believe you have to relinquish( ego )power to find peace (of mind) but that doesn't mean you should miss constru and give up your rights

[bDvYaQfM]

There's a part in the Celestine Prophecy about relationships. My interpretations of that is..People like to dominate and take away energy and it always works that way..there's one who seems stronger and the other likes to cling to the energy...and there's always a conflict when both want power over certain things...Then, there's a part where they say..if both were to give energy to each other..that's what we need. So true...

I can be power hungry at times and it's incredibly easy to tell because I start getting a headache or my shoulders start aching..

It would be nice if we all realized that we don't need to give up our powers to give a little power to others. It's not you vs them...you never have to be powerless to give power...it works both ways whether you're trying to empower a situation or allowing a situation to empower you...power sharing will lead to peace..imho.

Mystic

[gyjsdtuwr]

Ah... I must admit I myself am a power-hungry maniac... You can tell by my excessive use of two planners and labeling of everything... Honestly, I can admit I will not easily give up power. And power, used wisely, can be just as good as peace. Maybe I'm weird, but I don't really see the two as opposites, just different. Creating peace, whether at work, in a relationship or international, takes a certain give and take of power. A balance. Nothing will ever get done if both sides throw up their hands and say "you're in charge!" Even finding a peace from within takes a certain kind of self-control.

[KLhdfskja]

I believe that there is somewhat of a balance between and among the two. Sometimes one needs peace in their life. At other times one needs power to bring about that peace. When I try to live one or the other exclusively - - that's when I often run into trouble.

To me personally - - it seems to be the discernment of when I need which one that causes me the most "grief."

HeH

I am sure there is a bit more to it all than this.



Glory

[AAAESLLESO]

Yes mystic, everyone has there own ways of gaining energy from others, Its a great book cant wait to buy the second one.