SHARED WISDOM

and the situation treated with wisdom and forbearance, disputes might cease at the very outset. PEACE AND TOLERANCE Two of the most important ethical values of all religions are peace and tolerance. These are issues of selfmanagement so one can enjoy peace of mind. Individual peace has to be maintained unilaterally by individuals. If we as individuals want peace, we need to be able to exercise tolerance, appreciate the rights, concerns, and interests of others, and live as giver members of society in every way, contributing to the greater good. This is an issue of self-management, and only one who can do this can enjoy peace of mind. Tolerance is the price of peace. In a society where tolerance is absent, peace will be non-existent. We live in a world of differences that cannot be eliminated. Therefore, tolerance is the only viable option if we want to maintain peace and harmony. This applies equally to family life and social life. It applies at the level of the individual and communities. It applies at the national as well as international levels.