Whether we are aware of it or not, we are affected and influenced by the omnipresence of symbols in our lives. Whether it’s the balance and strength of opposing forces communicated by the yin yang symbol or a red octagon that causes us to immediately understand “Stop” or a more academic understanding of the historic misuse of the swastika, symbols are a presence in our lives. The PEACE AND LIFE symbol is poised to become a similarly recognizable and powerful symbol.
We humans are uniquely positioned to communicate meaning in subtle and nuanced ways. We adorn our bodies increasingly with tattoos and piercings, but the most eternal is jewelry. In many cultures it is a ritual of some meaning to get one’s ears or nose pierced in order to add a little shininess to our public presentation. The PEACE AND LIFE symbol is a thoughtful example of how one might adorn oneself with purpose.
PEACE AND LIFE And Our World
The events of recent months and years indicates that we are in more need than ever for symbolic gestures that inspire real action. From mass shootings in the United States to terrorist attacks that are occurring with increasing frequency around the world, the wearing of a powerful symbol of peace and life can serve to deliver the important messages of peace and life when our more direct means of human communication cannot be engaged in.
The PEACE AND LIFE® Pendant and other accessories reaffirms what should be our collective commitment to the sanctity of life and the necessity of peace as the means to guarantee the best possible chance of fulfillment. Many of us say that peace is paramount and that life is precious. More and more, though, forces are at work to undermine those truths. Furthermore, those who believe that peace is paramount and life is precious are busier than ever and may have more difficulty living their values. We have to work harder to make ends meet, and important aspects of life can be neglected because our lives have become so fractious.
But that’s where the power of the symbol becomes relevant again. Like prayer beads or rosaries or meditation practices, to other personal rituals, the presence of a symbol like the PEACE AND LIFE® Pendant can remind us, at moments when it is of vital importance, that what we say we value and what we actually value are one and the same. To see the range of beautiful PEACE AND LIFE® Pendants, Earrings, Bracelets, a PEACE AND LIFE Keychain and other Giftware, shop online at www.peaceandlife.com or email us directly at [email protected].