Peace is a very interesting word, as it can convey various meanings to different people. The Merriam-Webster dictionary says that there are 5 possible definitions of the word. So, what one person thinks about peace, may not apply to others. Trials, hardships, and experience all lead us do develop our own meaning of the word. Literal or metaphorical, physical or emotional, no two personal definitions will be exactly the same.
First off, what kinds of definitions are there? Well, the first definition of the word is “a state of tranquility of quiet.” This seems to be the stereotypical definition of the word. However, this is the one that most people think of when they think of the word, mainly because it is so broad and open to interpretation. It can be applied to the person surrounded by armed conflict, to the person in turmoil at home, to the person in a troubled relationship.
Now, what does the word “peace” mean to me? Well, my answer to that question defers when used in different connotations. For instance, if I were referring to the whole world in general, I would define peace as “a permanent cease-fire between all people, both with arms and with words.” However, if I were referring to myself, I would define it as, “A state in which all problems are non-existent, and euphoria overwhelms the senses.” It may seem bit far-fetched, right? Well, I would agree with you. My personal peace seems unattainable for the time being; however, I do believe it is attainable. It is actually, my life long ambition, as well as others, to achieve my personal definition of peace. I think that is really important, that we all strive for our own personal peace.
So, we know that there are varied definitions of the word “peace” In my definitions alone; I have 2 definitions, one for the world in general, and one for me. I am sure this is the case for most of you. And I am sure the first definition in the dictionary is good enough to give an overview, but if you really want to define peace you should really ask yourself, is this I really want?
I agree on how you believe that to attain peace in ourselves we need to achieve it our own, and although peace is not world-wide expanded it all starts on how we decide be.It is almost impossible to find peace everywhere, but little by little we can conserve it in our community.
ReplyDeleteYour right on how we should try to strive for our own inner peace because when we find our inner peace we can empty our mind, relax, and forget about the problems that surround us in our everyday lives. Maybe, even by relaxing and taking our minds off things we wouldn't be so stressed and not cause turmoil when we get upset or frustrated?
ReplyDeleteYou are very correct when Peace is someones own interpretation. Peace has different meanings across the whole globe and you hit the nail on the head on this post.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, no two people will have the exact same definition for peace. But the idea of each person of what peace is can be similar
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