I met a man today. He's kind of an important man... as importance goes.
He's not just an important man but he's a knowledgeable man.
He's a gentleman. A respected man.
He's from the same village as me and although I see him often,
I have never stopped to speak with him, other than the usual 'hello' and 'how are ya?'
He's the main man in charge of our President's safety here in Ireland and abroad.
He's kinda high up, you know.
We talked about me going to India to work with Mother Teresa's organisation,
and he talked of his time in Liberia where he also spent time working and helping the MC's.
He spoke of his time in Gaza, Lebanon the Middle East etc.
With the Irish Army it's all peace keeping missions, where both sides of the problem need to be on board for any resolution to be found, and progress to be made.
"Keep a balanced view...don't become a native" he told me.
He's right and he knows a whole lot more than me.
He is a seasoned traveler and struggler in the search for peace and what's truth.
He has helped me to focus and to take a step back.
To look at the world from the most neutral position possible.
To look at the world through my own eyes and not from this side or that side.
To take it all in.
To put the weight of both sides onto the scales and to balance it out.
Balance...it may mean mind over heart...but for now...it's better that way.
He's not just an important man but he's a knowledgeable man.
He's a gentleman. A respected man.
He's from the same village as me and although I see him often,
I have never stopped to speak with him, other than the usual 'hello' and 'how are ya?'
He's the main man in charge of our President's safety here in Ireland and abroad.
He's kinda high up, you know.
We talked about me going to India to work with Mother Teresa's organisation,
and he talked of his time in Liberia where he also spent time working and helping the MC's.
He spoke of his time in Gaza, Lebanon the Middle East etc.
With the Irish Army it's all peace keeping missions, where both sides of the problem need to be on board for any resolution to be found, and progress to be made.
"Keep a balanced view...don't become a native" he told me.
He's right and he knows a whole lot more than me.
He is a seasoned traveler and struggler in the search for peace and what's truth.
He has helped me to focus and to take a step back.
To look at the world from the most neutral position possible.
To look at the world through my own eyes and not from this side or that side.
To take it all in.
To put the weight of both sides onto the scales and to balance it out.
Balance...it may mean mind over heart...but for now...it's better that way.
