We have known wars since the very beginning of time. Some were born into it, others are still living it today. It's so ironic to see how one side of the world can stroll along the streets in glorious freedom while the other side hides under ruins, praying for the tiniest ray of sunlight. I don't think I can imagine living with such tremendous fear, not knowing if there would even be a tomorrow.
Sometimes I look around and feel thankful that my life is still blessed with love and peace surrounding me. That my children are safe under our roof, living the days as children should be. Their minds and hearts still pure, untainted by the hatred and cruelty we see so much in this world today. As mothers, it is our natural instinct to protect our children from harm. But what can we do about the dark shadow that overcasts their future?
I realize that the best thing I am able to do now is to shape my children into the true human beings they are meant to be.To teach them love, respect and compassion that I believe will help them build a better world for us one day. To make sure they understand that kindness and forgiveness can go miles away, even when you see nothing but anger all around you. Faith may seem scarce, but it is never gone completely.
I do agree that we all deserve the right to speak our mind, no matter how bewildering it may sound to others. But without respect or compassion, our voice will remain as merely, our own voice. One that only ourselves would understand. It is within our choice to act as the intelligent beings we claim to be, to create peace that our kind so desperately hunger for.
Yes, humanity is flawed. In ways that could wipe away hope altogether from our hearts. What kind of world are we leaving our children with, when all we do is see ourselves but not others? So close your eyes and listen. Faith is still there, even if you only hear it in a whisper. It is the one gift that we have for our children, to justify our purpose of existence, as one.
My hand to yours,
Artwork title: A Gift of Gold (an original acrylic painting).
There are so many beautiful words to describe a person with... Honest, considerate, compassionate, kind, loving, faithful, respectful, generous... We, parents, try to help our children become such remarkable personalities. We should do our best! For the world needs it!
ReplyDeleteWith love, my friend!xxx
You are right, Rossi, we really should. Our children is said to be the reflection of ourselves. I hope they will become personalities we can be proud of someday. :)
Deletethank you for sharing your thoughts that surely rise from you heart. they are so true and good.
ReplyDeleteyour art is lovely and overflows with feeling.
Thank you, Tammie dear. This is truly a genuine voice of my heart. :)
DeleteYou've said it so well. It's heartbreaking to see such needless suffering and as mothers I'm sure we worry far more about the future of the human race and what kind of world this is turning into. Yesterday I was in the town centre surrounded by crowds of people and I thought to myself there IS hope because most people are kind and considerate and want to live in peace. If you look at the world as a whole. it's only a tiny minority who harbour the evil thoughts that cause these wars. You're a wonderful mother and artist with a sensitve and loving heart, thankyou for sharing it here. xx
ReplyDeleteMy dear Jess,
DeleteI agree with you that many people still have high hopes for a better, peaceful world. It is crucial for them to see things as objective as possible and not be easily influenced by negative thoughts that can spread among us like wildfire. To be honest, I think the world has really become a hostile hunting ground for positive minds. I only pray that my children will be able to see the rights and wrongs of everything when they grow up.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, my friend. **big hug**
You used the right words, thanks for sharing your thoughts! I feel so sad when I think about all those terrible things happening around the world. I want to help, but I don´t know how.
ReplyDeleteWe must be thankful for living in a country where we can feel safe and free, even though, I feel a bit less safe now.
Your work is just breathtaking, Amalia! Wonderful, Beautiful words too!
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