Hola kitteh brofurs and sisfurs! We are again participating in the
annual BlogBlast 4 Peace. This is the 17th year for one
of my favorite blogging events. I've been doing my part since 2011. Mimi
Lenox, the founder, wanted to know what would happen if the entire blogosphere
posted about world peace on the same day using the same title—Dona Nobis Pacem. It hasn't changed the world—yet—but it's provided some creative and
wonderful images of peace. Our theme is "No Freedom. No Peace."
The World is Collapsing
I must say this is the first time in all the years I've participated that I'm
at a loss. I feel helpless and have lost the hope I've felt every year. These
words by R.E.M. ring true. "The world is collapsing / Around our ears / I
turned up the radio / But I can't hear it." Truth is I don't want to hear it.
The world is collapsing around us and I don't feel like Pollyanna. There's a mad man committing war crimes in Ukraine and no one
in the civilized world has tried to stop him. In Italy, they've voted in a
female Prime Minister, whose party Brothers of Italy admires Mussolini. Do you think that's going to end well? Two of the biggest super powers Russian and China have deepened their alliance. Tell me that doesn't scare you. Even the Scandinavian
countries are voting for far-right conservatives and Neo-Nazis. It's every
country/man for themselves. We've got ours; screw everyone else.
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TW fed some words describing how she was feeling into an AI
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In our own country, the good old U.S. of A., fascists who worship at the
altar of the Orange Monster have taken over. They will no doubt take control
of the Senate and House in next week's midterm elections to again spread their
lies and look to overthrow our democracy and freedom. Our freedom is fast
becoming a thing of the past. Women have already lost freedom of their bodies
and their healthcare. Minorities are losing their voting rights in almost half
the country. Soon seniors will lose their safety nets that most paid into
their entire lives. Medicare and Social Security are not handouts. Freedom?
The No Freedom part of the theme is correct.
Words of hope
Chimes of Freedom
I leave you with the following song. It means a lot to me. Peace out.
So well said and sadly so true. My favorite song has always been, "It's A Wonderful World" and sung best by Louis Armstrong. Each morning I repeat the words, but it becomes so much harder to believe in them, to live by them and with them. Yet I continue to smile at passersby, and even say 'hello', it is good when it is returned. More often than one might expect! Bits, though broken, of hope remain within. I hold onto them for survival and for the ones who follow me. Most of my years are behind me but I want better ones for those who have yet to live theirs ... it is not too much to ask for, it is not.
ReplyDeleteWe are Peace Bloggers too!
ReplyDeleteWell stated, CK! We've been hoping for peace and freedom for a very long time, since the sixties. Recent turns of events are very disheartening indeed. But we keep hoping and purring for peace and freedom.
ReplyDeleteWell said. It is hard to find the words this year, and yet you have expressed what so many feel. When you put all these worries together in one post, it's sobering. We will keep speaking and writing for peace. There is no other choice.
ReplyDeleteThank you for blogging for peace with us again this year. Your post is well appreciated. Sharing widely.
Your post echoes many of my own thoughts/feelings. I love your globe design. Says it all! <3 Best peace wishes to you. PS... haven't listened to Youssou Ndour in years! That was a lovely reminder. :)
ReplyDeleteMichelle of https://crows-feet.blogspot.com/2022/11/dona-nobis-pacem-freedom-is-illusion.html
The world is a very scary place right now. Beautiful peace message. XO
ReplyDeleteAs always, this was INCREDIBLE and I couldn't agree more. This year is the scariest of any. So sad. We have someone running for Governor who is BEYOND SCARY (she also used to be in Slasher movies which is totally appropriate), praying our current Governor gets voted back in or we're screwed. "Peace be with You"
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing (and true) post!! Good job CK!
ReplyDeleteCK and TW, we LOVE your post. We too are saddened with how profits and power have taken over the world and caused so much strife. We have seen so many things that we have fought for lost to those who feel they must have power over those they deem lesser, believing they deserve to have more. We pray for hope and the light of understanding that all opinions are valid, all have the option to live their lives the way they want without hurting or denying others. As Desmond Tutu said “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Keep being awesome. Sending love, Marv
ReplyDeleteI share your feelings. It is hard to muster words of hope midst so much that is mind-boggling. Yet it is one thing we can do, to put some light out there into the darkness. Sigh. I LOVE the song. Thank you for including it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post Savvy !
ReplyDeleteYou always write powerful posts on things that matter. The world is in a terrible state and I fear it will only get worse. My wish is for peace too.
ReplyDeleteWe love your peace globe and the wonderful messages here today CK! Here's to Peace for everyone everywhere.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, CK. Peace really does seem to be in short supply in our world, and it's getting tougher and tougher to have hope. But we will keep on searching to find light in the darkness.
ReplyDeleteWe Just have to keep fanning those little sparks of hope until they become a blaze that can't be put out xoxo Little Miss Titch
ReplyDeleteThat's a powerful globe, thank you for sharing wise words...! Peace to you.
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely scary, CK (and sad). I voted today, and I hope others do as well!
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