TEN ESSENTIALS TO PEACE MAKING

Here are ten essentials to jointly arriving at a place of peace:  1. Know with certainty that your opponent also desires peace;  2. Decide that you would prefer to be at peace rather than to be at war;  3. Close all doors other than the door that leads to peace;  4. Remain committed to peace regardless of the circumstances;  5. Choose only negotiators who share your desire to be at peace;  6. Open the discussion by stating affirmatively your desire for peace;  7. Reaffirm your desire for peace throughout the negotiations;  8. Claim victory by examining with your opponent all of the options that will be available when you achieve peace;  9. Set a deadline for reaching a peaceful solution;  10. Plan a Celebration of Peace event, including military parade, food and festivities, at the conclusion of the negotiations, so that the entire country can celebrate.