#human conflict

[the-ephemeral-ethereal]

The only way out of human conflict is full renunciation, to give one's life as a gift to the highest powers. Absolution has to come from the absolute beyond.

from The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker

[rini-anointed]

“Angel’s Friends” is an intriguing watch despite not being a compelling storyline. It’s reminiscent of the Winx Club when the cast majority are voice actors in the series’s 4Kids dub; plus, there are some similarities in character between the main angel girls and the Winx. The angels and the devils not portrayed as representing the extremes of good and evil makes them seem human with the exception of their supernatural powers. In a sense, this makes them relatable through their struggles with their characterized pros and cons and the good and bad choices humanity makes.This touches upon the types of decision-making that determines one’s character development. Importance of relationships is emphasized through their friendship bonds in the way they come together and give support. A point of fascination is Raf and Sulfus’s relationship conflicted by forbidden love between angels and devils via the VETO–the tension being heavily implied throughout the series.The story feels incomplete where season two ended on a cliffhanger with the return of an familiar foe. 💫 Seasons 1 & 2 episodes in the English dub can be freely watched at this channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJBe7PIP6VerQfs2LtmbVDw/ ☀️ The movie, “Sunny College,” that’s placed between Seasons 1 & 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWSJw_c4uUo

[evolutioncounseling]

Words can travel thousands of miles. May my words create mutual understanding and love. May they be as beautiful as gems, as lovely as flowers. – Thich Nhat Hanh In an important relationship that has become defined by conflict our words usually don’t create mutual understanding and love but instead create mutual hostility and suffering. In the heat of the moment we say and do destructive things, we make hurtful comments we later wish we could take back. Or we might just fumble around for the right thing to say, lose our train of thought, or feel too scared or upset to communicate what’s in our hearts. The power of writing a letter to improve your relationship is that you’re giving yourself the proper time and space to craft exactly what it is you want to say and to say it in the best possible way. You can ensure that all your words come from a place of love, which will end up making you feel good regardless of the outcome but will also make it more likely that these words will land, that they’ll be considered rather than discarded outright. Something about the written word makes the embedded message more powerful too, almost more real. It’s turning the ephemeral into the concrete, it’s creating a physical record. There’s a reason why all important proclamations, all laws, are written down. They’re lent extra psychological weight and authority when they’re codified. If you’re thinking about writing a letter to someone where the relationship is defined by conflict the first thing we recommend you do is to resolve to make that letter a love letter, to try to make your desire for the growth and happiness of the other and your desire for healthier, happier relations almost drip off the page. Leave blaming, defensiveness, contempt, and other destructive behaviors off the page. Of course it’s okay to say what’s in your heart, to explain how and why you’ve been deeply hurt, for example. But the key is to communicate your thoughts and feelings in a way that, like Thich Nhat Hanh says, creates mutual understanding and love. The key is to strive to make your words as beautiful as gems, as lovely as flowers. There’s no hurry to get the letter out. Make several drafts in order to ensure you have a final version you’re proud of, a version that could be called a love letter. Let a few trusted people in your life know what you’re trying to accomplish and ask them to read over your final version to offer their own feedback. They’ll probably be able to isolate some of your own psychological blindspots, some areas where your desire to either protect your ego or pass the buck takes precedence over your goal of fostering mutual understanding and love. In the heat of the moment, with adrenaline coursing through our bodies and an array of thoughts and feelings crossing our conscious awareness, we’re not as well-spoken as we’d like to be. We often leave the conversation wishing we’d said something we didn’t say or wishing we hadn’t said something we did say. Writing a letter helps us communicate exactly what it is we want to say, and to say it in a way that improves the situation. Just remember that once that letter has been sent it will be out there in the world in a concrete way. While spoken words dissipate and are often later only dimly remembered those written words will continue to exist as long as the person you sent them to wants them to continue to exist. This is the power of documentation but also the risk. So make sure you write a love letter, a letter where creating mutual understanding and love is the primary goal, and you probably won’t regret sending it.

[johnschneiderblog]

Who's the nuisance ...?

On the subject of problem alligators, this photo I took Friday illustrates how easily conflicts can arise.

As you can see, there is literally nothing to stop this gator from slithering into the places where humans live - especially when the weather warms up and the gators become more limber and inclined to expand their range.

Now, you could point out that since alligators have occupied the earth for 37 million years, while modern humans have been here for only about 300,000 years, maybe it's the humans - not the alligators - that are the nuisance.

For the moment, humans call the shots. I have a feeling, however, that, in the end, the alligators will prevail.

[cavenewstimestoday]

🧠 Mind Fuel: Beyond Earth — Part ThreeThe Fragile Blue Dot: Why Earth is Not Enough

From War to the Stars: How Conflict Propelled Our Cosmic Ambitions | © 2025 All Rights Reserved Cave News Times Introduction Earth is beautiful, but it is not eternal. For all its mountains, oceans, and forests—for every sunrise and every breath we take—our planet is vulnerable. One asteroid, one supervolcano, one unchecked climate crisis, and it all collapses. We call it home, but we’ve…

🧠 Mind Fuel: Beyond Earth — Part ThreeThe Fragile Blue Dot: Why Earth is Not Enough

[ryanranney]

Kingdom of Man, Kingdom of God

On shaken ground The world recoils To drown the sabres rattle In fire and force The world is aghast To witness the wages of war Who but our God may we trust When men droll in double speak And armies raise their flag? Who but our God may we plead When men turn an ear to their own will And the populous pays the price? As in the days of Adam Now too is brother against brother By force of self…

Kingdom of Man, Kingdom of God

[rjzimmerman]

How Climate Change Drives Conflict and War Crimes Around the Globe - Inside Climate News

This story has been updated. Drought, flooding and extreme weather are driving and amplifying violent conflict around the world. At the same

Excerpt from this story from Inside Climate News:

Drought, flooding and extreme weather are driving and amplifying violent conflict around the world. At the same time, warfare has devastated ecosystems, imperiled access to vital resources and left behind toxic legacies that sicken civilian populations.

On Thursday, a coalition of human rights organizations and lawyers published an open letter urging the International Criminal Court’s prosecutor, Karim A. A. Khan, to begin assessing the links between climate change and crimes in the court’s remit. The letter also calls on Khan to prioritize the prosecution of crimes that cause environmental destruction, citing a host of examples:

In the Lake Chad basin, drought and extreme weather have put agriculture-dependent communities in precarious economic situations, increasing the likelihood that young men will be recruited into militant groups like Boko Haram. 

In Ukraine, Russia’s destruction of the Kakhovka Dam flooded and forced downstream communities from their homes, caused mass fish die-offs and affected communities’ access to fresh water. 

And in Afghanistan, four decades of near constant war have decimated the country’s landscape and sparked conflict over land rights, water and other natural resources while pollution caused by military operations has sickened war-torn civilian populations.

“Climate change and ecological degradation must be given due legal consideration as the threat multipliers to international peace and security that they are,” said Richard J. Rogers, the executive director of the Netherlands-based Climate Counsel and a signatory of the open letter.

Kahn’s office at the International Criminal Court in The Hague declined to directly respond to the open letter, but in a written statement said the office was preparing a new policy on environmental crimes.

“This policy will elaborate on how the Office will use its jurisdiction to address environmental damage that occurs in the context of Rome Statute crimes,” the statement said, referring to the treaty that enumerates the crimes the court has jurisdiction over. 

[suevincent]

But what can I do? ~ Jeff Grant

But what can I do? ~ Jeff Grant

Reblogged from besonian:

There is at this time – not surprisingly – in the blogosphere, in the newspapers, the TV and radio news, a whole lot of talk about fear on the one hand, and on the other – hope.

The hope is that out of this pandemic there may spring, among us – the peoples of the world and our leaders – a new spirit of genuine international understanding and cooperation. It can hardly be…

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