Peace
There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them.
One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror, for peaceful towering mountains were all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.
The other picture had mountains too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky from which rain fell and in which lightening played. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall. This did not look peaceful at all. But when the King looked, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest… perfect peace.
Which picture do you think won the prize?
The King chose the second picture. Do you know why? “Because,” explained the King, “peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace.”
from storybin.com
aww. i soo like the meaning behind the story. true. peace cant exist without war. this is the world of relativity. everything is related to one another. peace be with you!
What the world needs now
rightly so, peace does not mean no noise. peace is that inner thing we feel in our hearts…content…love…in harmony
Peace be with everyone.
I really like your peace globe. I love your story. I will take it to heart. Peace and love to you.
happy Peaceful WW, cute Globe x x
So right. It is our larger hope for worldwide peace, but true peace starts in a small place inside, and grows to fill us, then spreads to those around us… and so on.
Lovely post Mousey!
This is a wonderful story. Thank you very much for sharing!
“Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace.”
That is oh so true!
Hugs and Peace from Germany,
Sonny
Peace to you Mousey,
I like your peace story…it makes sense.
Great story!!!!!!!!!!!!
Peace!
Thanks for visiting my blog. I wish you *P*E*A*C*E* from the United States.
Lovely peace globe and a great story.
So true! Peace to you, my friend.
Great globe and post. Peace to you and yours. Have a lovely week. Thanks for your visit.
Angel ( Angel Mama )
That’s wonderful story and so true. We like your Peace Globe, too.
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with us. Have a wonderful day.
That’s a great post for Peace day.
Have a good one x
What a lovely story, and so true. Peace to you and yours!
Thank you for sharing your story, Mousey - and for spreading peace on this & every day
Nicely said
Grant Us Peace - “All You Need Is Love”
Sitting On The COUCH For Peace
Nicely stated
Grant Us Peace - “All You Need Is Love”
Sitting On The COUCH For Peace
May the warmth and spirit of this Peace Globe Day bring us all peace. You’re globe is beautiful.
Bud
From WTIT: the most peaceful Tape Radio Station ever…
awww..
touching story..
Yo! peace men! Kapayapaan sa gitna ng kaguluhan, yan ang peace para sa akin.
Love the story!
Love the globe and love the story. How perfectly fitting for a day like today. I wish you peace …
DMM
May peace surround the world!
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rings true! peace Juana*mwaah*
what a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing that. I love the point in the story. Have a wonderful weekend.
mousey maus muzta jan sarap ng weather nating ngayon noh? hehhhe uminit ba jan?
I love your peace globe and I loved your story. I think you’re right … everything good starts in your heart. Nicely done.
I love your peace globe and I loved your story. You’re right. Everything good starts in your heart. Nicely done.
Loved your peace story…and love your peace globe.
Peace to you, always!
ngayon ko palang na-update ang link mo sis…sowi!
nice post! lalo tuloy akong nagkaroon ng peace of mind!
halika dito kain tayo ng suman…naku hanap ako ng tag board …meron kaba? hehehhe…sarap ng suman parang galing PInas…