Word for the Day 2020

Peace

 

Peace is a concept of societal friendship and harmony in the absence of hostility and violence. In a social sense, peace is commonly used to mean a lack of conflict (such as war) and freedom from fear of violence between individuals or groups.

“We must concentrate not merely on the negative expulsion of war

but the positive affirmation of peace.”

~Martin Luther King Jr.

This first picture is the view from my cousins property last October.

Their beautiful trees and town are totally gone now.

I am trying to imagine what will come in the future as the earth renews itself.

Sitting on this bank was another kind of peace.

A peace that touches our soul.

I always had to stop to take a picture of this bridge when we would head to my cousins home.

It is a sight that also touches the peaceful core of my well being.

I have heard the bridge was saved and I am thankful for that.

One of the things many years ago that attracted me to the Quaker faith

was their stance on peace. They feel that there is a way of coming to a peaceful resolution

without lifting guns to kill others and cause destruction.

It is something still today that I appreciate.

 

So often during these times of turmoil the words of this song comes to me:

Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me
Let There Be Peace on Earth
The peace that was meant to be

With God as our Father
Brothers (Sisters) all are we
Let me walk with my brother (sister)
In perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me
Let this be the moment now.

With ev'ry step I take
Let this be my solemn vow
To take each moment and live
Each moment in peace eternally
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Jill Jackson / Sy Miller

 

I just can't help but think if we could all adopt that thought right now

our world would be a better place.

Peace I send to you this day!