What does peace require?

In the wake of all the recent bloodshed in Gaza, Ukraine, and other places around the world, today's question is worth considering for a few minutes, at the very least...

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WRITING PROMPTS to help you explore today’s topic:

1. Start a five-minute timer, then free write about what peace means to you and what you believe it requires. Write without stopping until the timer goes off. 

2. Write a letter to an enemy of yours that offers peace. Or write a letter to someone in your life who could use more peace in their life right now.

3. Write a fictional scene in which a ceasefire of some sort is occurring, either between individuals or nations.

4. Write a poem that captures the essence of peace.

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My response to today’s question:

In response to today's question, I decided to free write about peace for five minutes. Keep reading to see what I wrote...

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