Ahimsa

The path of non-violence and loving kindness has always been in my nature. It is a natural state. Upon the characteristics that Gandhi lays out I was left pondering what the natural state of nations were. It would make sense that it would depend upon the individuals within that country and the moral and cultural standards they uphold that in turn effect the greater body. Unfortunately not all things, especially in the way of brut force and himsa (violence) make much sense. I would conject that the motivating force has nothing really to do with the people in its masses, but rather of a few people at the top. The decision makers, not in all cases, but in most are short-sighted, reactionary's who inflict violent forces from a safe distance (I imagine by way of centrifugal force the brutes have been gathered together in the center surrounded by its peaceful citizenry).
The imperialistic way in which the leading nations stomp about the world is reminiscent of a low-level understanding in the evolutionary process. To simply shun advancement is to continue to partake in the custom you are familiar even when it is nonsensical. In order to do so you must be in deep denial or mentally incapable of comprehension.
At a personal level I understand how hard it is to transcend to another level of being. I have been hesitant at moments where I was aware of the choice, realizing that if I chose the new path that I would be forever altered and conscious. This meant that from that moment forward I would forever be responsible for my actions, but if I decided to remain on the road I had been taking, it would mean that I was stuck. If that choice was made and I stayed where I was I would have to consciously dilute myself, because I had already seen the light.
My hope is that this nation as with many other will realize that the step aside does not mean a step down. That this strategic move is one that will uplift us to unforeseen heights, and our happiness as a people will no longer be a piece of a propaganda, but a reality.