Glass-and-Sand

Futile musings of an old ghost

Tag: peace

  • Understanding Historical Multipolarity: Europe and the Americas 154

    Understanding Historical Multipolarity: Europe and the Americas 154

    Multipolarity is a power distribution system where multiple states possess significant influence, contrasting with unipolarity and bipolarity. Historically, Europe exhibited multipolarity before the Thirty Years’ War, after the Peace of Westphalia, and during the Concert of Europe, but faced challenges from nationalism and wars. Today, a global shift towards multipolarity is emerging.

  • Lost Decades 86

    Lost Decades 86

    Decades ago, I found peace in knowing others were at peace, but life’s intrusions disrupted it. Writing brought solace; it spurred a novel featuring love and war. Harmony, I realized, requires diligence and spiritual effort. Amid conflict, we persevered, embracing compromise. Seeking equilibrium, I confront challenges, seeking peace and harmony.

  • Harmony & Freedom 63

    Harmony & Freedom 63

    The pursuit of harmony, rather than mere comfort, is essential for balance in daily life. This entails seeking harmony between daily routines and inner selves, meaningful connections with others, and a connection with the divine. Embracing harmony aligns us with the world and the Universe, fostering inner peace and purpose.

  • Holy Ascension: Happiness 62

    Holy Ascension: Happiness 62

    The author anticipates ascending to a tranquil realm, seeking innocence and beauty, and contemplating the spiritual journey of aging. Embracing uncertainty with faith, they nurture excitement and serenity, finding solace in the guiding force of the Spirit. This contemplation illuminates the path through the complexities of aging.

  • Peace, Disappeared Missiles, Mystery 16

    Peace, Disappeared Missiles, Mystery 16

    The article “Time to Make Peace” brought international attention to missing missiles, leading to Melissa and the narrator being escorted to a secured location. They are welcomed by military officials and journalists. During the briefing, Melissa skillfully handles the media, while the military seeks their ongoing cooperation. An Asian officer expresses interest in Melissa’s lineage,…

  • Violence and Unstoppable   Peace

    Violence and Unstoppable Peace

    The protagonist is summoned by Gabrielle and Helga, representing the Coven, who plan to intervene in human affairs. They insist on a peaceful resolution to conflicts and reveal the ability to neutralize violence. Julian is tasked with writing to major media outlets to spread awareness and advocate for a world free from violence, impacting the…

  • There is no magic wand

    There is no magic wand

    For my generation, of all the disasters of the 20th century, the one many of us consider to be the source of all evils, is the war that started, in Western and central Europe, in 1914. Needless to list all that followed, from the fraught peace, the economic disasters, the surge of unbridled US preponderance,…