Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Peace is on my mind


©2014 Barry Smith - Peace in tatters? One of Fiona's peace flags from International Peace Day 2013
Lately I have been a bit down from a peace perspective. The news around the globe seems to indicate that we humans have learnt very little about living peacefully. There appears to be so much killing and turning to violence to resolve religious, land and political disputes. At times it makes me want to go away into some remote place and turn off the media and ignore the violence. But we can't; we need to maintain hope and act for peace.

This morning as I walked the block at dawn I set out to take photos of the flowers and post on them tonight. But the peace flags and various peace symbols on the block caught my eye. I thought I would share them - just as another vibe for peace.

©2014b Barry Smith - Rusty peace dove - a symbol of a new beginning for peace 
©2014 Barry Smith - Peace bell and peace flags
©2014 Barry Smith - Peace (0n Peace bell)
©2014 Barry Smith - Peace crane (another of Fiona's peace flags)
©2014 Barry Smith - Peace crane (another of Fiona's peace flags)
©2014 Barry Smith - Peace - rusted on
©2014 Barry Smith - Peace post
©2014 Barry Smith - SZQ's peace symbol on a rock wall
Fiona and I will attend the ANZAC day dawn service on Friday - and will join with others vibing for peace as we remember those who died in crazy wars.
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8 comments:

  1. Jo MurrayApril 24, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    Must be a bit like living in a temple, Barry, The symbolism of 'peace' in tatters is not lost.

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  2. AmandaApril 24, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    I know exactly what you mean about wanting to turn off the media and hibernate Barry. But we mustn't turn a blind eye. Rather than thinking of the peace flag as being in tatters, I prefer to think of it as doing exactly what it is made for - sending envoys/atoms of peace out into the world, to where it is most needed.

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  3. ValeriannaApril 24, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    Peace to you, Barry, thanks for sharing all the beauty.

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  4. ArtPropelledApril 24, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    It's very easy to feel despondent when watching the news and reading the papers. Sometimes I have to stop watching, listening and reading or succumb to all the negativity. I think walking at dawn looking for peace symbols is a wonderful way of lifting ones spirits.

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  5. BarryApril 24, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    Hi JM, A, VA & R - thank you for your comments - supportive and encouraging. It is reassuring to know that others struggle with the ever present violence and discord. JM - yes I felt that peace in tatters was apt; but A has made a good point - the flag is in tatters as it has waved and flapped bravely sending its vibes out. VA - thanks for your gift of peace. R - good to look for peace symbols at dawn - such a special energy time - I need to remember that more. All - go well in and for peace. B

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  6. LeoviApril 25, 2014 at 3:06 AM

    Nice photos, pure delicacy for peace, especially wonderful the first! Really impressive!

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  7. susan bowersApril 25, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    I wonder if there will ever be peace .... it probably has to start from within and I wonder how many of us around the globe are at peace within. Love that you and Fiona don't just talk about it but make art that speaks of peace.

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  8. BarryApril 29, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    Hi L & SB - thanks for adding your peace energy by visiting and commenting. SB - we all try to do our little bit. Go well. B

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