peace goals

for my short term goal i will smile more than i usually do..since i dont at all....and for my long term goal i will try to show anyone that comes a long i will show them that there is no need to resort to violence in order to obtain something(:

inner peace

inner peace has various meanings. personally i see it as a state of mind.if one has their mind at ease they usually tend to be peaceful. some of  us can never obtain inner peace and i believe it has to do with not being able to forgive and forget or holding grudges. we are never promised tomorrow but when the next day comes around i believe you should take it as a fresh start.

op-ed

Peace has been a difficult to obtain for centuries. Many believe to be at peace while some have constant wars occurring. Peace can be defined in several ways, which defeats the meaning for others. Some peaceful actions contradict the typical meaning of peace; this can create controversies in finding a resolution for peace.
The one element I believe prevents peace internationally is the government. It does not matter what type of government any country has because they all have the power to change their countries perspective. The government manipulates what they want their citizens to believe for their advantage. They misinform the people, causing false judgment, which leads to assumptions. The truth is not peaceful and that is something that makes it difficult for the government to be open about what really is happening in ones country.
On September 11, 2001, the world trade center was attacked. This was a victory for some and a great loss for others. This is a great example of how the government manipulates events and information to their liking. the government has control on what should be the first piece of information they should announce to the public. The order of the information presented can have an effect on how the public portrays the situation.
Not everyone is politically knowledgeable, which can be downfall for those who are. Peace will not create itself. One must want to learn the truth in order to take action and correct and issue that can make a lifetime difference.
Audience: General Public

no homo

"no homo" is probably one of the phrases i cannot stand, but i do understand it. homophobia has existed for years but i never really knew what i homosexual was till middle school. i have never really had a problem with homosexuals or would consider myself a homophone because i have met many gay people who are still respectful of others sexuality and religion. I do have a problem with homosexuals that dont respects others sexuality since they aren't gay...or when they try to marry in a religion who is against it...i am not against gay marriage but i believe that they should not intervene with others religious beliefs. There is many gay people that are tooooo open, not that there is anything wrong with that but if your making someone who isnt a homosexual feel uncomfortable then maybe they should take into consideration that person is accepting their difference but wants their sexuality to be respected.

The video sent out a pretty strong message without using many words. i think thats what made me see the power actions can do. bullying is bad news all over, homophobic bullying is personally one of the worst. Homophobic people do and say many cruel things that lead to deaths. Many homosexuals have taken their lives since they experience many feeling since they do not feel accepted or their lives have been threaten.

If we all can respect one another...and our beliefs....then maaaaybe thats all we really need(:

Agency Discourse Memo

Date: Feb 14, 2011
Class: English 1311 Prof. Lynn Gilden and students
Name: Carla Cruz
RE: Creativity for Peace

The courage to lead. The promise of change.

For years the Middle East has had on going battles amongst their neighboring states. These confrontations have caused many innocent deaths to the citizens of the Middle East. Many of the people have to live a life that has been given to them by force and are not able to freely enjoy their lives with whom they would like or how they would like to live. Power, which is given to the leaders and not the people, has been the only motivation offered to the citizen which they can not directly obtain. They are made to believe that the people living around them are and always will be their enemy. A change needs to be made in order to liberate these citizens from their on going troubles that will never end unless there is peace.

Creativity for Peace, located in Santa Fe, NM, has given adolescent girls and women from the Middle East an opportunity for change. For eight summers they have dedicated their time and effort to promote future peace leaders. Approximately 14-20 girls, mainly between the ages of 15- 17, are able to experience valuable and non violent encounters amongst their known to be enemies. This camp offers various programs that help the girls to safely interact with one another. They focus on young girls from different religions because they believe they can nurture future peace leaders who will return to their home land with plans to make their country better.

In order for all the girls to have a better understanding about each other, they all participate in 10- 13 hour conversation that helps them express their feelings and thoughts on the on going conflicts between them. The camp also offers creative ways for the girls to express themselves. All the girls enjoy their time at the camp by being creative, having social time and also going on field trips. This gives the girls the opportunity to realize how similar they are in ways they never thought possible.

Creativity for Peace has made a tremendous, yet small change for the Middle East. It has brought hope for a better future. The organization has widely made and effect on many people who are more than happy to enforce these great ideas Creativity for Peace has to offer. Further information can be viewed on their website.www.creativityforpeace.com

Central Asia Institute

Central Asia Institute is by far one of the greatest things that happened to central Asia. An education can be the key to a better future, especially to the women. The women in Asia were given a chance for change. They are not expected to just be a house wife and not have a mind of their own. They have been given the chance to expand their minds in a safe environment. Children have also been given the opportunity to have an education that can offer them a better future which can help them break free from how they use to live. It has also offered the community many jobs and hope for change.

Peace.

When I think of peace, I think of the worst. Peace might be a soothing or comforting word or some but not for me. At first it was a comforting word for me but things have only gotten worse since I was little. When I here the word peace the thought of it never happening comes to mind. I visualize how many people suffer without peace, especially in other countries. I think of the families that have lost their loved ones in acts of war or cruel intentions from others. If people of their own race cannot treat each other well I do not know how they will find it in their hearts to treat others better. Many people act upon jealousy or resentment and do not care who will get hurt. I do not see how there was ever peace or how the word came about if it never existed. I remember people even went through the phase of peace signs they had them on shirts, bracelets, stickers, shirts and purses, etc.  No one wore it for its actual meaning just for a fashion statement. I am not bitter about peace either, I'm just not in denial.There will never be peace if one cannot find it within themselves, all we have left is hope.