The candle we light today represents Peace. Such a simple and beautiful word, Peace.
I'm fortunate to live a very peaceful life here. I have no idea how I would cope with living in or under a threat of war.
Today, on this day dedicated to peace, I will think of the people in Damascus, the capital of Syria, as rebel forces approach. I'm sure most of the people in the capital want to live peaceful lives, they don't want to face troops, death and destruction.
I will think of the Swedish Village in Ukraine, bombed by Russia, and 80% destroyed.
I see films from Ukraine on Swedish TV, young people, so brave, so determined to live happy lives, while under constant threat. Dancing, a lot of dancing in the films and a lot of smiles, young people being young people. Beautiful to see. But they need Peace.
I will think of my blogger friend in Israel, also in a war. Or maybe there's a cease fire, but not sure if in all the conflicts. Looking it up, cease fires have been negotiated, it said, with Lebanon, Hezbollah, Hamas, and new efforts to reach a Gaza cease fire deal are underway.
I can't even imagine what it would be like to live under those circumstances.
Those are three places I know of right now, where a lasting Peace is much needed. I'm sure there are more...
