12seconds for Peace - Gregory & Shelina Thomas

12seconds for Peace is very happy to have received a kaleidoscopically optimistic video from Gregory and Shelina Thomas!



Gregory and Shelina devote their lives to the spreading of hope, self-empowerment and love in a mission to help create a better world for all. If you would like to find out more about their work, you can find their website here.

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12seconds for Peace - Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein; possibly one of the leading intellectuals of the twentieth century and the father of modern physics, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921 to acknowledge his work in the area of Theoretical Physics and for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect.

Less well known however, and certainly less acknowledged by the general public was his passionate advocacy of the philosophy of pacifism and his efforts to curb the world's perceived head-long rush into nuclear annhilation. Although a supporter of the war against the Nazis, Einstein campaigned tirelessly for an end to the hatred and nationalism that promoted war.

"My pacifism is an instinctive feeling, a feeling that possesses me because the murder of men is abhorrent. My attitude is not derived from intellectual theory but is based on my deepest antipathy to every kind of cruelty and hatred."

In 1979, to mark the 100th anniversary of Einstein's birth, the Albert Einstein Peace Prize Foundation was established, with it's first award being given to the Swedish sociologist Alva Myrdal in 1980 (Myrdal went on to win the Nobel Peace Prize two years later). 



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12seconds for Peace - Simon Halsteed

The tranquility of nature on a beautiful day in an English summer is what Simon Halsteed has sent in to 12seconds for Peace. The sound of birds and the distant play of children add to the air of somnambulant days of peace and quietude. A beautiful little video. Thank you Simon for bringing summer to 12seconds for Peace.



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12seconds for Peace - John Lennon

No series of videos on the greats in the peace movement would be complete without the inclusion of John Lennon. Possibly one of the most influential musicians of the latter part of the twentieth century, the former Beatle was a passionate advocate and campaigner for peace - a theme that came to dominate much of his life and to an extent his music.



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12seconds for Peace - Trance Drummer - 2

It is so lovely to receive another video from Trance Drummer to add to this growing project! If you recall, Trance Drummer contributed the astonishingly beautiful video that became the finale of  '12seconds for Peace - The First Ten Minutes'.

In this video we see the word 'peace' translated into many languages from around the world. Thank you Trance Drummer for your continued support for this project!



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12seconds for Peace - Darrell Lum

Darrell Lum's lovely video for 12seconds for Peace asks a pertinent question: Why just 12seconds? It is a question that has been raised a number of times and perhaps needs answering again. The short answer is that it fits with the 12seconds format of 12seconds TV - the primary site on which we host our videos. The better answer is that 12seconds for Peace is about making a personal statement for peace. That is all. No explanations, no analysis of why we do not have peace now, no elaboration of the details of your particular definition of what peace is; just a statement that peace is what you want. It actually does not take 12 seconds to do this, but through our generosity of spirit, we thought we would give you a great big chunk of time to amble through whatever you need to say. Take it away Darrell:



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12seconds for Peace - Alice Langholt

Still high on the euphoria of the weekends upload of our ground-breaking compilation '12seconds for Peace - The First Ten Minutes', we are really very pleased indeed to have received another video in our series 'Reiki for Peace' from Alice Langholt of 'Reiki Awakening'.



Alice is a Reiki Master who offers classes in this healing art and has filled her video here with the pure essence of her practice - unadulterated universal life force energy being sent to the cause of peace in the world.

12seconds for Peace would love to receive a lot more 'Reiki for Peace' videos. In the meantime you can find out more about Alice's work by going to her website here.

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12seconds for Peace - The First Ten Minutes

12seconds for Peace is an idea whose time has come. Faith, commitment, the searing heat of obstinate determination, and the contributions of so many people have helped bring into reality, the first great expression of a global peace phenomenon: ‘12seconds for Peace - The First Ten Minutes’ is finally, resolutely here.

Four months ago, it was no more than a kaleidoscopic fantasy, filled with utopian colour and knitted together with threads of unformed potentiality; high on that momentary euphoria of  new year possibilities, hopes and dreams. It was an idea that burned brightly. It was an idea just worth trying...just maybe, it would work.

12seconds for Peace began life as my little experiment in collaborative video-arts as an account on 12seconds.tv where the videos could be uploaded, and a blog page to feature them on. It is really not much more than that now, but in the last four months it has gone from being a tiny shoot just breaking the surface of what-might-be, to a seedling that, although still frail and in need of nurturing, is looking more and more like it will grow into something that will provide hope and the fuel for dreams of a better world, for many.

‘12seconds for Peace – The First Ten Minutes’ is the outcome of the work of many people who simply believed and did indeed dream of a better world. It is the work of individuals, physically unconnected but sharing a common desire:  to live in a world where peace is the dominant force. To live in a world where humanity can flourish as the greatest creative expression of its souls potential. For that to happen, we need peace – individually, collectively, internally and externally.

Peace is something that we can make happen. Peace is something that we have a right too. Peace is something that is coming. We can discuss the details later, but we will have peace first. We; that is me, you...all of us...insist on it.

12seconds for Peace is growing, and growing fast. The Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Bryant McGill has taken an interest in it and is soon going to provide it with its own dedicated website, linked to his ‘Goodwill Treaty for World Peace’.  ‘Murdock's Trinity Records & Promotions’ – an Arizona based company, is supporting it with inclusions in all of their direct advertising and over this summer will be screening ‘12seconds for Peace – The First Ten Minutes’ at three major rock concerts in Arizona, New Mexico and California. During these events they will be raising money and filming more 12seconds for Peace videos amongst the fans.  12seconds for Peace is also actively involved in the Peace Day concert in London (an event to mark the UN’s ‘International Day of Peace’ on the 21st September), where it intends to support and highlight the important work of Julian Lennon’s ‘White Feather Foundation’. There is also now the very real possibility of major corporate sponsorship.

The first part of the journey for 12seconds for Peace is now over. It could not have got to where it is without the hard work, commitment and faith of all the amazing people who have contributed such beautiful and moving expressions of their desire for peace in the world. I personally wish to thank you all for your belief in what I am doing with this project. I also want to offer a special thank you to String for her enthusiastic support when the project was no more than a nebulous concept ready to be given form and also to Andie Lyra Cariña for all of her hard work, enthusiasm, commitment and energy in supporting and personally nurturing this project over the last few weeks.

The videos are still coming in and we are now working on a second compilation, but we need more! We need YOU to stand for peace. 12seconds for Peace is YOUR project, YOUR voice, YOUR chance to tell the world that you want peace. Join those that have already contributed and let the world know that this is your heart’s desire too. Get in front of a webcam and make your statement; visually, creatively, passionately. 12seconds for Peace will stream every single video sent in.

12seconds for Peace is going places. Get on board and let’s enjoy the ride together.

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12seconds for Peace - Tania Antonova

Here is a really beautiful little video from Tania Antonova in Bulgaria. Peace really is beautiful!



Tania is an up-and-coming illustrator/web-designer/graphic artist and photographer from Sofia and her video for 12seconds for Peace features some of her own photographic work. A beautiful and ethereal feel to this lovely video. Thank you Tania!

You can find out more about Tania's work at her website here.

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12seconds for Peace - Goodwill Treaty for World Peace

12seconds for Peace is very happy to announce that it is now working in partnership with Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Bryant McGill and his Goodwill Treaty for World Peace. This is a significant development for 12seconds for Peace and we will be revealing more over the coming weeks.

Please watch out for the announcement of Bryant's radio interview with me, Steve Gooch - coming soon!

We are also extremely pleased with the support for this project being shown by Murdock's Trinity Records & Promotions who have committed to including the 12seconds for Peace logo in all of their direct advertising campaigns and to pushing 12seconds for Peace out to a much wider audience. Watch out for Murdock's major concerts in Arizona, New Mexico and California this summer, where the 12seconds for Peace videos are going to be featured on stage!

Again, watch this space for further developments!

You can find out more about Bryant McGill's Goodwill Treaty for World Peace here or by clicking on the banner at the top of this page, and for Murdock's Trinity Records & Promotions here.

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