War is a waste, but to me, it adds value to peace. Victory can have a bitter taste. A battle won brings a brief moment of joy, but it is only a lease.
The battlefield no longer has to be physical locations. Our minds are now the prime destinations. The eyes and ears are a road to the mind. The constant fear-mongering in the form of news causing worrisome Ruminations.
I've fought the fight many times, and my victories were bittersweet at best. I realized the only real way to win is to stay on guard. Your mind can never rest. Understand that everything you see and hear and possibly a test.