My college boyfriend, Arnie, was a champion of peace and nonviolence. I can remember walking in the dorm with him and encountering a guy sitting in the hallway with his legs stretched across, blocking our way. Rather than step over his legs, Arnie, all of 5’6”, waited and quietly said, “It’s not my way, man.” Eventually, the student pulled in his legs, allowing us to pass. Peace and nonviolence are signs of strength, not weakness.