Why is it that so many people talk about and want peace and unity, but fail to do what it takes to achieve it?

As long as there are perceptions of “Separation” (Referencing my July 19 Times Independent opinion by that title), such as “my beliefs are the only true beliefs,” “attack justifies counterattack,” “unforgiveness,” or where ancient hatreds poison the now, and other fear-based thought systems. Where egos, biases and illusions replace truth.

There is a solution: When people recognize and honor that there is a spark of the divine in all humans and there can be unity in diversity. When people can learn forgiveness and become at peace with themselves, others and with the world. When people can be in this world, but not of this world.