36 Proofs for Peace
The 36 Stratagems, a collection of Chinese proverbs detailing tactics for warfare and strategy, can be reimagined to promote peace rather than conflict. Here's an attempt to translate each stratagem into an opposite, peace-oriented version: 1. Cross the Sea, Openly Build Bridges of Understanding Instead of deceiving to cross boundaries, openly work to connect with others through honest and clear communication. 2. Support Wei to Strengthen Zhao, Rather than attacking one to aid another, support both parties to foster mutual growth and stability. 3. Heal with a Shared Tool Instead of using others to do your dirty work, collaborate with others to mend and heal. 4. Work Together in Harmony Rather than exploiting the enemy's exhaustion, work together with patience and cooperation for mutual benefit. 5. Extinguish Fires Together Instead of capitalizing on others' misfortune, work together to help rebuild an...