Before we actually start, id like you to take a look at us today, this hour, this minute, this very second. Are we at peace with ourselves or with the individual next to us?Yes. So are we a peaceful species at heart? Yes. Don't mention the Egypt crisis please, thats a different issue and its just a minor percentage of the worlds' population.
Yes throughout out history we have fought like maniacs, but are we peaceful deep inside? I think we could be, its just environmental factors or lack of knowledge in my view, like religion, race, territory, wealth and of course the natural factors like envy and jealousy, etc. We need people who can sit still and be able to smile, who can walk peacefully. We need people like that in order to save us. You are that person. I am that person. We are the peace the world needs. We are angels experiencing humanity.

You wouldn't know it by current world events, but humans actually evolved to be peaceful, cooperative and social animals. Early man was not an aggressive killer nor fighter, he was a talker. It was just the natural instinct for survival. If they didn't hunt they would end up being cannibals and that's definitely not peaceful. Our intelligence, cooperation and many other features we have as modern humans developed from our attempts to out-smart the predator.

Although great freedom fighters did use weapons to free life but the explicit idea and technique of non-violence evolved by Gandhiji was miraculous. Non-violence had been the strongest weapon through which the Indians achieved their independence. It was not through the force of power or use of arms that we achieved freedom but non-violence. Wars have contributed to the rise of terrorism and insurgency. But these wars are outcomes of just a few self-centered villains and miscreants. Look at the prisoners all around the world? They are only about 1% of the world's total population. Now think of how peaceful we are.

Being peaceful at heart is a highly civilized attitude. It can be achieved by adopting a special attitude in life. The supreme peace is the ultimate goal that everyone seeks day in and day out, but it is only sought through the wrong means. Gaining of objects, fulfilling of pleasures, acquiring of wealth and possessing of power are some of the means employed to gain this peace. Think of civilization and technology? What do you think made these possible today? Its obviously teamwork and cooperation. What makes teamwork and cooperation possible? Its obviously peace. So once again, we are peaceful species.

Life is not all about wars and fights. Gaining wealth and power is not the only motive that an individual is born with. In our lives while stressful situations can be daunting, we may want to remember that our attitudes usually determine the quality of our experiences. If we consciously choose to keep a peaceful focus today, we will be able to concentrate on one task at a time during the day and thus release tension throughout the course of our day. This will ultimately enable us to work productively and make steady progress on our tasks.

A peaceful mind-set can enhance our focus, increase our energy, and improve our productivity. It is easy to forget that we have complete control over our mind-set in every situation, and our own thoughts make the biggest difference in any activity undertaken by us. By consciously choosing to remain calm, serene and peaceful regardless of the intensity of our circumstances, we give ourselves the ability to look beyond our fears and frustrations. Being at peace is not an exercise that an individual should practice but inculcate as a part of one’s own nature and live with it. The habit of making peace with the environment, surrounding and individuals can only come with the right attitude in life.

The human hand is used wonderfully for ever so many constructive tasks. It builds houses, plants trees, tenderly holds babies and contributed towards productive work. But if a man uses his hands to strangle another person, could we charge that one person on behalf of the rest of the world? I personally don't think so. We have a conscience. We crave forgiveness. We are naturally loving and compassionate. We feel sympathy. We take passionate care of each other. All this makes us peaceful and you cannot deny it nor argue against it.