Is it when two countries are not at war with each other?
Or when they sign treaties of friendship?
Is it when a nation is free of civil strife?
Or when diverse groups co-exist?
Is it when a province is smoothly governed?
Or when it establishes its distinct identity among others?
Is it when a city is free of ‘criminal activities’?
Or when it is home to the rich and poor alike?
Is it when there is absence of acrimony among communities?
Or when each
successfully preserves its uniqueness?
Is it when a family has members who can die for each other?
Or when they live for one another?
Is it when a couple agree on everything?
Or when it finds love beyond disagreements?
Is it when one’s mind understands what the heart feels?
Or when the heart accepts the rationalities of the mind?
When one is at peace with oneself…that is PEACE.
