And if we have walked very far in our thinking toward this point, this definition probably marked the end of our journey. Absence of conflict. Living in harmony. The absence of war. 6. silence or stillness.
Peace is a wonderful notion, but to be human seems to negate the very idea of peace.
Human beings can't seem to exist very long without conflict entering their relationships. Not only do nations and political entities have conflicts, even husbands and wives, and parents and children, have conflicts. While the absence of conflict may be a paradisiacal image, it is far removed from reality, and may not even be desirable. While our modern thinking is generally more comprehensive than ancient thinking, in some instances we have lost the significance of the various meanings of words. These words emphasize the idea of self-restraint, that is, not acting out of your own need or not reacting to the actions of others.