Today is the International Day of Peace and rather than talking about peace, I would like to stay silent.
Talking has its place, but can be so over-rated at times, so on this day of peace, I will simply offer scenes of those things which bring peace to my days.
“There is no way to peace. Peace is the way.” ~ A. J. Muste.
“It is possible to live happily in the here and now. So many conditions of happiness are available—more than enough for you to be happy right now. You don’t have to run into the future in order to get more.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh.
“Yes, we are all different. Different customs, different foods, different mannerisms, different languages, but not so different that we cannot get along with one another. If we will disagree without being disagreeable.” ~ J. Martin Kohe.
“Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.” ~ Buddha.
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” ~ Dalai Lama.
“People suffer because they are caught in their views. As soon as we release those views, we are free and we don’t suffer anymore.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh.
“If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.” ~ Dalai Lama.
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope some day you will join us and the world will live as one.” ~ John Lennon.
In My World 
Beautiful, Joanne. We’re not the only dreamers, are we? I thoroughly enjoyed my stroll through your sanctuary of peace and inspiration this morning. Thank you!
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You’re welcome Barbara. Every new reality begins with a dream. 🙂
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Your pictures are worth thousands of words – your silence says much.
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I’m pleased you could hear the feelings and the sounds of the silence Carol. 🙂
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Feeling peace looking at your beautiful images, Joanne. Sometimes silence offers the most to our world-weary hearts…
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Oh yes, it does Kathy, and for a day of peace, no words from me were necessary. 🙂
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I just noticed we’ve both been posting duck photos. Duck, duck, duck, GOOSE!
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I did a double-take when I saw your duck Kathy! It looked a lot like my little friend. 🙂
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Beautiful, Joanne. And very peaceful. 🙂
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Wishing you peace in your life always Robin. 🙂
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Silence is as luminous as your quotes and pictures. Thank you.
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There are times when silence can say more than words ever could, you just simply have to feel. Thank you Isabelle. 🙂
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