The great sages of the past all realised that, however difficult it may be at times, non-violence, openness, fearlessness, compassion, kindness, inclusion and non-dual love are the best, and ultimately only, way to effect lasting change.
Manipulating, controlling, grasping, struggling, fighting are all doomed to failure, since bitterness, resentment, hatred and self-loathing are the inevitable outcome of such ego-based actions.
Understanding our true nature and taming our ego, which is also part of who we are, is the key to living life in a state of inner peace ...