*Art credit: Armaan A, Brunaby, Canada, Age 7
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‘peace and not war is the father of all things.’
-ludwig von mises
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*PAIX is the French word for peace, coming from the Latin word pax, and is used in names, art, and as a symbol for harmony and the absence of conflict. It signifies tranquility, agreement, and the cessation of war, appearing in French culture in names and artistic expressions.
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*Armann’s painting above was part of the following project:
Art For Peace
International Art Contest for Young People
United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs
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It’s a beautiful painting.
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from a lovely 7 year old who understands peace
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Peace seems elusive at the moment, while governments continue to throw bricks and spanners at each other, and the Venezuela situation is another ‘spanner’ in the works. Beth …
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indeed and thank you for this beautiful and h haunting song
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You’re most welcome 🤗
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A timely reminder that peace makes the world flourish.
Best wishes, Pete.
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that it does
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As Pete has said
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<3
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Lovely 🎨
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Paix— yes please. Now! Beautiful post.
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yes to paix.
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How wonderful. Perhaps kids should run the world.
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I believe so –
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Oh my…absolutely gorgeous, Beth. Thank you so much for sharing. xo! ❤️
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my pleasure and it’s so touching that a 7 year old yearns for peace for the world
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Sooooo good. ❤️❤️❤️
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What a beautiful painting.
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and such a young child who understands peace
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Indeed children of today are much smarter that many adults.
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they really understand what is important
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Exactly! And are quite aware too.
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Lovely artwork in tranquil blue.
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I loved the colors too
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Paix. I’m all for it. Maybe someday we’ll get there.
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I hope so, the adults just have to catch up with this 7 year old
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Timely. And desperately needed.
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and I love that a young child made this
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Yes, the future depends on the younger generations.
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Nice
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<3
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Armaan has it perfectly! Thanks for this beautiful message, Beth!
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happy to share it
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What a beautiful painting!
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it is, and a fellow Canadian, age 7
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I saw that! :)
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what perfect images to hold on to right now…
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and for a young child’s understanding and expression of this
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Such a timely message, Beth, for this unexpected start to our new year! Peace always has to be the way.
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and I love that a child of 7 came up with this, (and a Canadian) <3
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ironic that a 7 year old gets the importance of peace, while much older people struggle with such a concept…
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well, isn’t that often the case?
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What a truly wonderful work of art. A talented and budding artist.
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with a solid understanding of what’s important
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A lovely piece of art Beth! 💖💖
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from a wise and thoughtful 7 year old
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simple, beautiful, evocative —
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and from a 7 year old
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Peace that’s a good word for this year, too. Awesome painting!
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from a 7 year old who understands it
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Absolutely. <3
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Simple and perfect. Amazing that people can’t understand that. Thanks, Beth. Hugs.
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I wish that adults could learn from this 7.year old
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I elect that 7-year-old to lead our country!
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Yes!
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Yes, please!
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✌🏻✌🏻
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Lovely art!
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I loved it, too –
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Peace, indeed, Beth.
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This 7 year old understands
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What lovely and symbolic artwork
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