I wrote a friend today about working together on a particular peace issue. He wrote back that he would be glad to attend our events and we would be welcome at his. I guess he missed my point.

In 2010 I tried to pull peace and justice groups together to work on one specific local issue at a time. Actually I should say I talked about doing it. It seems like my efforts lead to more division and competition.

Failing in 2010 in my vision of unity in community I think my 2011 resolution should be to first be true to myself and conscience and, second, seek community with those who share these values and also seek community.

Also in 2010 I found the information revolution overwhelming. The more news and information I received by radio, TV, phone or internet the less I did about it. There were so many causes, petitions to sign, stories to watch, talks to attend, things to read that there was little time for action. I believe that the information overload is on purpose to keep us distracted and from focusing the things that really matter. My 2011 resolution should be less information and more reflection. This will be a hard one to keep since besides an overwhelming amount of information there is an overwhelming amount of distracting entertainment to deal with.

Usually I make the standard New Year’s Resolution, lose weight, be nicer to family and friends, read more etc. Maybe this year, if I can truly be myself and do more with less it will be good New Year full of hope.

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