Dona nobis pacem - grant us peace.
Peace to me is a concept defined by the idealistic state of relationship with an absence of hostilities - be it with individual psyche, or between two or more persons; still, peace can be considered from an international level, that being without conflict and violence.
In times of history you could go back to the Anglos with the use of "pas" which literally means freedom of disorder. Latin, it's "pax". The Hebrew translation is "shalom" --safety, welfare; a non-violent lifestyle. Maybe one could consider it to be 'respect' or 'justice' and goodwill to fellow mankind.
I have experienced in my lifetime, a 'peace' of mind which reflects a calm, serene, and meditative approach to my family, my relationships of my family's members. I have more times than not felt tranquility — an absence of disturbance or agitation. On the whole, my peace of mind represents contentment.
With peace, either individually, or ideally the world...it would mean an ideal state used to describe the end of a conflict. Be it in the household, the community, the country, the world! In order for that effect to take place, the world peace, there must be a beginning....peace of mind with every individual. That's my humble opinion, of course.
For my globe, I used one of my favorite quotes, one I used to say to my own children when the 'sibling rivalry' took 'hold, I always reminded them of this ---today both my kids [now grown] use this quote - A LOT!!!:
Dona nobis pacem - grant us peace.
Peace to me is a concept defined by the idealistic state of relationship with an absence of hostilities - be it with individual psyche, or between two or more persons; still, peace can be considered from an international level, that being without conflict and violence.
In times of history you could go back to the Anglos with the use of "pas" which literally means freedom of disorder. Latin, it's "pax". The Hebrew translation is "shalom" --safety, welfare; a non-violent lifestyle. Maybe one could consider it to be 'respect' or 'justice' and goodwill to fellow mankind.
I have experienced in my lifetime, a 'peace' of mind which reflects a calm, serene, and meditative approach to my family, my relationships of my family's members. I have more times than not felt tranquility — an absence of disturbance or agitation. On the whole, my peace of mind represents contentment.
With peace, either individually, or ideally the world...it would mean an ideal state used to describe the end of a conflict. Be it in the household, the community, the country, the world! In order for that effect to take place, the world peace, there must be a beginning....peace of mind with every individual. That's my humble opinion, of course.
For my globe, I used one of my favorite quotes, one I used to say to my own children when the 'sibling rivalry' took 'hold, I always reminded them of this ---today both my kids [now grown] use this quote - A LOT!!!:
Dona nobis pacem - grant us peace.
What an inspirational post! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! I think more of the world needs to think like you do!
ReplyDeleteyour thoughts are inspirational and create a want and desire to emulate. thank you!
ReplyDeletePeace be with you Anni and to us all one day.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your sentiments.
ReplyDeleteLove your graphics, BTW. Very nice work. :-)
Great post for peace and certainly adore the quote on your peace globe!
ReplyDeleteYup..
ReplyDeleteLet there be peace on earth,
And let it begin with ourself.
Terrific post and peace globe! We are purring for peace.
ReplyDeletelike your saying on your globe. very cool. peace to you :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching post! Sending you a big hug from Italy and wishing you much peace.
ReplyDeleteOpus and his human
That was very lovely, Anni!!
ReplyDeleteMy middle name is Peace. Which is actually Paz in Spanish. I think now that it is beautiful :)
Peace to you and yours!
Such a powerful post my friend, love you.
ReplyDeleteIt all starts with us - each and every one of us. Beautiful post Anni.
ReplyDeleteI love your Peace Globe, Anni. So appropriate and timely - all the time.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'll get one of my own when my skills improve some.
Peace!
Love your quote! Being the oldest of 8 kids, I could have used one of many Mom-isms, but went with something more statesmanlike. Peace, Anni.
ReplyDeleteOr a whapping paw full of clawrs! We are Purring and Purring for Peace!
ReplyDeleteIf we could all un-clench our fists what a wonderful day that would be.
ReplyDeleteWords of wisdom are reflected here, we wish peace to you and yours.
That is sooooo true! Wonderful written and an equally wonderful peace globe :-)
ReplyDeleteLOVE & PEACE
The words on your globe -so very true! I think about this too every Sunday that I get to church and at a certain point during the service, we have a "Sharing of the Peace" when parishioners reach out to shake hands with those seated near to them. A moment in time when at least however many are attending that day, for just that brief interval, unclench the fist and reach out -in peace -and I just wish this would happen more and more, the world over. Peace to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Peace to you. http://tinyurl.com/6zst7b
ReplyDeleteI'm going to use that quote, Anni. It's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat was a great thing to teach your children.
Peace to you!
Excellent post and globe. You are so right. Dona Nobis Pacem.
ReplyDeleteThe quote you’ve used on your globe is one my father used to say to us as kids. Thanks for the reminder and for your early morning visits to each of my three Peace Posts. Thich Nhat Hanh teaches that ‘Peace is in every step’ … a choice in every instant no matter what’s happening around or within us. As each of us blogs for peace today, we join our minds and hearts together to create this reality in our world.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Peace and Love to you ! I wrote about my childhood just after WW II in Germany.
ReplyDeleteHey Anni, I am so glad to meet you. I have not found that total peace of mind yet, but I love your thoughts about peace and of course your peace globe. Beautifully spoken.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by at my blog and for the comment. I will be back later.
PEACE AND LOVE...
I think that the embedded comment form is working again? Thanks Blogger team!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Anni,
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming by my blog earlier !
I share your philosophy that Peace starts inside each of us... than if you can, share it with those around you.
Great saying you have on your peace globe & also so true !
Peace & love to you & yours.
The quote on your Peace Globe was EXCELLENT! Peace to you today and always.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, great quote, great globe! Peace indeed begins in each one of us individually...
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, it's always a pleasure. But I'm curious... what was so "unexpected" about my globe?
What a beautiful post. Inspiring. Peace to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of peace and I pray for peace but the word of God tells us that Peace will not come until the Son of God begins HIS reign. It tells that that men will cheer and cry out Peace Peace and then sudden destruction. I think that as we pray for peace for the world we are praying for the return of Christ and that is a GOOD thing........
ReplyDeletePeace to you dear girl !
Ah... I see. yes, I do custom globes for myself and for anyone else who wants one and/or is "graphically challenged". I certainly don't want someone who might join in to sit it out for lack of a graphic! Not when that's so easily fixed.
ReplyDeleteSo if any of your visitors fall in that category, feel free to send them my way. If not for this BlogBlast, then for the next one!
Beautiful choice of quotes and so true!
ReplyDeleteSending*Peace*Love*Light*to all
Great post thanks for sharing...Peace be with you!
ReplyDeletexoxo
You last quote made us laugh pretty hard!
ReplyDeleteAnni,
ReplyDeleteI'm a little late getting mine posted, but I sure enjoyed yours. Very inspirational and very true. Peace has to begin with each of us. It has to be a condition of the heart.
Thank you for posting, my friend. Have a wonderful peace-filled day.
Blessings,
Mary
Well done. And thanks for commenting on my blog.
ReplyDeleteVery good! I liked the comparison with the varying degrees of "peace". Thanks for visiting me too! May the spirit of peace take over!
ReplyDeleteLovely post, and a great quote.
ReplyDeletePeace to you
Beautiful honey. Peace to you and yours Anni. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a meaningful post! I love your globe very much.
ReplyDeletePeace to you,
Luxor
That was a very well-said and thoughtful post! I especially like your quote about a clenched fist. Peace and hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteWords are innocent. If you get the right ones in the right order, you can nudge the world a little: Say "Peace"
ReplyDeleteSo well written and interesting. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIn God I Trust, no matter the will of men or the ways of the world.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you and yours, Anni.
Love and hugs,
Diane
What a wonderful blog you've created here. Peace to you! Thanks for this post.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great piece of advice to give to one's children! May we all enjoy inner peace.
ReplyDeleteYour globe made me smile, and then made me think. Thanks for sharing! (And have a peaceful day.)
ReplyDeletePeace to you and all that you love.
ReplyDeleteVery well said and a beautiful globe too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy post!! Let's hope everyone finds tranquility too!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by :)
Purrs Mickey ,Georgia & Tillie
Well said and I agree with you!
ReplyDeletePeace!
Your peace globe speaks volumes!
ReplyDeleteMay your day be filled with peace.
Thanks for visiting mine today.
What a great quote on your peace globe, Anni! Peace and love to you today and every day! :)
ReplyDeleteawesome post! great peace globe too.
ReplyDeleteyou gave an inspiring peace thought.
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting my globe!
have a peacefilled day!
a wonderful quote, so simple,
ReplyDeleteI am hoping for a renewed interest in diplomacy
Much obliged for visiting Sojourner's Place on this BlogBlast for Peace Day! Let us all pray for peace because War is NOT a card game!
ReplyDeleteWishing all in the world will know peace and share it will all :)
ReplyDeletePeace to you and yours! Jewelgirl
ReplyDeleteYou’ve a grand BlogBlast for Peace post on a delightful blog! I’m very glad that I dropped by
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, dear Anni. We all need to give peace a chance, there's been way too much violence due to hatred in this world of ours. xoxo
ReplyDeleteBetter late than never... :)
ReplyDeleteI so agree with your peace globe quote.
Peace to you and your loved ones!
I've seen you all over the blogosphere today, Anni. Thank you so much for supporting other peace bloggers and commenting on so many. I love the quote on your globe and the spirit in which your post was written.
ReplyDeleteSo proud to be a blogger today.
Much peace and love to you,
Mimi
Hi Anni! Peace does start with individuals! Have a wonderful peaceful day:)
ReplyDeleteI'll have to remember that quote for my kids! Peace to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteYou never fail to amaze me, Anni! Beautiful globe - I ♥ it.
ReplyDeleteLove and Peace to you and yours!
I'm not sure, from the comments, whether you wrote this in 2006 (date on some comments) 2007 (date on other comments or 2008 (date on Peaceglobe)!! Are you a time-traveller, Anni? :-D
ReplyDeleteI don't see my name in the comments, so I assume it was during the time when I took a break from blogging, so it is good to see this today, as I search for this year's peace posts! :-)
Peace to you and yours, Anni x