We apply it blandly - love our neighbours, universal love, love to all mankind. I am coming to understand that real love is a violent, vicious emotion. The love I feel for my children is ferocious - protective, vehement, consuming. The love I feel for my wife grips behind my ribs and turns me inside out. When men's love is misdirected towards nationalism and sectarianism, wars start.
Peace comes from goodwill.
Goodwill is a balm - love is a high explosive. Do not confuse them. Uri Geller's novel, Ella, will be published by Headline in the spring. Back to main index Back to Uri Geller's home page.