Abraham Maslow developed a theory of a hierarchy of human needs, of which the highest were the need for ‘self-actualization’ through creative and productive living. He considered promoting peace, happiness and building a psychology for the peace table as his task.
He had a vision of a peace table, with people sitting around it, talking about human nature and hatred, war and peace, and brotherhood. He wanted to prove that humans are capable of something grander than war, prejudice and hatred.
The peace table is an opportunity to work out our problems by talking about them, sharing our feelings and understanding one another more deeply. It helps us to cope with conflicts and helps resolve issues. It requires one person to invite another to have a peace talk.
The initiator begins to share feelings by using an “I” message. (I didn’t like the way…; I felt sad when…; I was not happy when…) The other person listens and responds. If the problem is not solved they may invite a third person (peacekeeper) to the peace table to listen to both sides fairly and then suggest a way to solve the problem
The problem may not be solved completely or the solution may not make them feel better. When they leave the peace table what they need to take away it the most important part of this whole process, to understand each other better in the situation.
Ease the conflict bubble
Choose the peace table!
- Pravin K. Sabnis
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