Peacifist

Having a background in security and personal protection, I have often faced with moments of conflict wherein I had to choose between only one or another option of approach and resolution. At the time, I knew only of "pacifist" and "warrior". Do nothing (walk away) or Go all in (fight). I spent a great deal of time while being an active participant in action resulting in peace or violence. All the while seeking to refine, to evolve my Self to a place of balance when facing emotional, psychological, spiritual and physical conflicts. Over time, I came to a place that allows both the Pacifist and the Warrior to exist in balance integration. I now choose to find the pathway to what can become peace at the beginning of any conflict. I now practice a discipline of being a PEACIFIST. The word that I created more than 12 years ago to express that in any conflict, I seek peace before violence and will use violence to ensure peace if I must. This has altered the energy within me that attracts conflict into the energy that repels it. I am neither solely pacifist nor warrior. I am a PEACIFIST.

When I am walking among those who perpetuate drama and conflict, driving chaos, I choose a position that allows me to seek and gain understanding. I choose a peacifist mindset. Conflict then resolves itself.

Note: Every attempt to write Peacifist is net with an auto-correction to PACIFIST. The word is not heretofore recognized as a word with the Urban nor Common language. I ask that it be allowed to be officialized here. Gratitude - Earl Q. Ameen

by The Grey Owl July 4, 2025

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Partial Pacifism

The abhorrence of violence in all forms, except in the case where you can justify its use in defense of someone or something important to you

A: Why did you knock that frat bro on his ass? I thought you practiced pacifism?
B: Partial Pacifism. And that person was harassing someone with special needs who couldn’t defend themselves. I won’t stand for that

by RuggedlyHandsomeBoi February 11, 2022

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toxic pacifism

Toxic pacifism refers to the excessive or misguided promotion of peace and non-confrontation in ways that ultimately enable harm, injustice, or abuse. It involves avoiding conflict or discomfort at all costs—even when confrontation is necessary to address wrongdoing, protect the vulnerable, or seek justice. Toxic pacifism often masks itself as virtue but can result in the silencing of victims, the protection of oppressors, or the perpetuation of harmful systems by prioritizing harmony over accountability.

I can't come up with an example of toxic pacifism :(

by the random. April 20, 2025

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