I am so grateful that I have had the opportunities that I have had to study and learn from so many wonderful people. I also appreciate all the wonderful writers on Hub pages for sharing their thoughts and ideas with everyone. I start off with these lines of respect and appreciation because I see more respect and appreciation needed in the world.
The real topic of this writing is how to build a peaceful society. My scope is the planet that we share called Earth. Planet Earth has the potential to be a wonderful world despite what we see going on the planet now. The potential for a "Peaceful" world is real. The first thing that we must do as human civilization is accept that fact and cultivate the mode of peace in ourselves. I also see the whole human race as my family. I work on this everyday and I know it is not easy, but I have made great strides and I encourage all others to follow suit.
The first person that needs fixing is me, that is how this peaceful will get built. I will work on controlling my mind and engaging in peaceful thoughts. I will see and remember that all living beings are unique and special and have the right to live in peace no matter where they are from or their beliefs. I will remember that as I need to breath, eat, drink, maintain my health and be happy, the other person must have these same basic needs, and I have no right to take a need away from another person. I will try to be helpful as long as I will not harm myself or others in the process and encourage others to do the same.
A peaceful civilization needs to be fostered by the influential people who others see as "role models". When we see our leaders fighting, violence glorified and sensationalized this creates a chellenge to creating a peaceful culture. The politicians of the world have to really step up and lead the way by ther actions. "What great men do the common man will follow" is what Krsna stated 5,200 year ago, and nothing has changed.