Peace, contentment and safety

It's Anzac Day in Australia. A public holiday when the patriots remember lost servicemen and women who gave their lives in the name of their country and freedom.

While we remember all wars, this day commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of the thousands who, during world war 1, stormed the beaches of Gallipoli in Turkey. It reminds us of the senseless slaughter of scrambling up out of the trenches to run across a few yards of shell-torn ground directly into the face of enemy machine guns.

What an incredible waste of life.

The war to end all wars certainly wasn't the last nor will the current ones be. Politically, service personnel are cannon fodder with an 'acceptable expendability' factor. Along with that goes an 'acceptable' level of collateral damage to civilian life and property.

What a sad state of affairs. But then it has always been the case. I've been a serviceman myself. For the most part our military personnel should be honoured for what they do rather than condemned. We and they might not agree with the political maneuvres which put their lives at risk but they are still individuals worthy of our moral support on an individual level.

Our outrage, disagreement and condemnation should be directed at the politicians and leaders who play out the battles from behind their desks. I think all people basically want peace, contentment and safety in their life. While sometimes there does come a time when one does have to stand and fight, it's a shame that some think the best way to get that peace, contentment and safety is by doing the opposite.

Maybe our world leaders need to tap on their international issues before making decisions. After all, EFT works very well in relationships.

Have a peaceful day.