Listening to Zelenskyy and Examining the Plan
I just listened to President Zelenskyy respond to Trump’s 28-point peace plan involving Russia and Ukraine. I then read the 28 points myself and watched coverage on Fox News. As I did, I wondered where love and peace fit into any of this. The Human Map of Consciousness we discussed in One Love focuses on forgiveness, letting go, and using meaningful, inspiring, and empowering concepts. None of that seems present here. Instead, it feels like abdication and withdrawal. As it stands, the proposal reads like total surrender for Ukraine. In my view, Russia invaded Ukraine, and they should not be rewarded for that. The deal appears one-sided and influenced by Russian narratives.
A Real Peace Agreement Requires More
A real agreement must be satisfactory to all parties and offer hope for a better future. Desire may have been part of Trump’s motivation, but where is the acknowledgement of disappointment, hatred, anxiety, or regret for what has happened? Without addressing these emotions, the plan cannot work. People remember loss. They remember deaths. And many will ask: for what—one person’s personal gain?
Questions About Motives
After watching a few more YouTube videos, I also saw claims that Trump Tower and other Trump real-estate interests could benefit from the deal. If that is true, it raises questions about who the real players are. Ukraine and Europe were not meaningfully included, yet they are central to the conflict. Factually, it was Russia that invaded Ukraine. And thirty years ago, when Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons, it weakened its own defense. Add to that the current situation, where Ukraine appears to be holding its ground while Putin’s position looks increasingly strained.
Principles of Love and Peace Are Missing
For any agreement to succeed, the parties need cooperation and a shared understanding of what actually happened. These principles align with love—such as addressing compensation and acknowledging those who died. The process may be called a peace negotiation, but you need love before you can achieve peace. Instead, most of the emotions involved appear to be non–life-supporting ones on the Human Map of Consciousness.
The State of Global Leadership
These are our leaders—and it’s no wonder we face crises like wars, environmental destruction, pollution, and so many other global challenges. Basic negotiation principles, such as creating a win-win outcome, seem absent. And what about Russian assets held by oligarchs—who should control them? Many wealthy individuals are leaving Russia while safeguarding their wealth.
A Better World Requires Participation
We dream of a better world, but it can only emerge if people truly participate. Who in the United States, Europe, or Ukraine actually supports this plan? Who genuinely stands with their leaders? In democracies, we elect our leaders; in dictatorships, power and control shape the outcomes. Ultimately, if people don’t change, the world continues its decline.
The Hope Beyond Politics
Fortunately, there are conscious individuals leading strong businesses and organizations outside the political sphere. They may represent our best hope—for love, peace, education, and the election of conscious leaders who create benefits for everyone involved.
