Sofia Kastrinaki

_________"He hated the war; it threatened his lifestyle and peace of mind. It continually destroyed the world of the imagination, the only world where he felt happy." -by Irène Némirovsky ... I wasn't very lucky... They robbed my childhood by conflict although I still believe that inner peace and happiness can be worked out some way... From here the story starts, from here peace emerges!... From the breeze of every wind, from the fruit of every tree, from the laugh of every child, from the eyes of every wounded.... Who does not want to see peace all over the land and skies? For me peace is the only battle worth waging. Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that you have, and all that you are in order to make a World that supports everyone. Love, empathy, compassion, generosity, humility are the keys to peace. Peace is our gift to each other. Peace is not something you wish for, it is something you make, something you are, something you do and something you give away. When you make peace with yourself, you make peace with the World and when the power of love overcomes the love of power, the World will know peace. Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only achieved by understanding. There is no way to peace, peace is the way!...and Peace begins with a simple smile!... I dedicate this artwork to my Amazing son Emmanuel (Manos) Linardakis @manos.linardakis and to all of you my Wonderful friends!!! Keep smiling! ... because of you I smile more and that’s why you are so special to me. 🙂😍😘 By Sofia Kastrinaki (3D empossed painting with acrylic_colours and tembera on canvas 70×100×.3.8cm) Title of the Artwork: Peace