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I would like to work by using of my knowledge as possible as I could.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/mind_instead_of_fist/ Sat Jun 28, 2008
Minds over Fists.....Excellent idea...

The USG should be the leader in thinking and talking with the world on ways to resolve differences. In the Drug rehabiltation field, there has been a long-term concept; If a person's hands are busy working, writing, and their minds and mouths are thinking and talking; there is no room for drugs or guns....

"what's in your hands?"
"what's on your mind?"]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/mind_instead_of_fist/ Tue Jun 24, 2008
Learning to use one's mind instead of one's fist is such a simple concept at a glance. When you actually apply it, that's when you begin to appreciate the true depth this lesson contains within.

This lesson should be taught to children at a young age and positively supported throughout adulthood. There would be less of a need for security in schools because there would be fewer fights. The racism that thrives here in the South would be almost unheard of. The national sense of homophobia wouldn't be in news headlines. The tragic battles that are taking place even now would be on a much smaller scale had this lesson been taught to all participants at an early age. True strength comes from using one's mind. In using my mind I've learned to listen first and speak second. Not everything is as it seems on the surface. Differences between individuals or circumstances that I don't understand aren't inherently a threat to my well being. Learning to use one's mind instead of one's fist is a powerful message.

We do not live in a perfect world but teaching and learning this simple lesson early in life will bring us one step closer to it.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/mind_instead_of_fist/ Tue Jun 24, 2008