. . . but hopefully not 3 aeons . . .
I have been nominated by my loving friend, Pauline, The Contented Crafter, which is a good thing, as now I will post ‘something’ at least. I’ve been rather busy with one thing and another lately and most lax about posting and responding to comments. Again, my apologies. And to quote a poster my Mum had up for some time: “if it’s not one thing, it’s your Mother!” Anyway . . .
I don’t know how regular these will be; we have the Celebration of Life for my Aunty this coming Saturday and family members are coming from all over, which is nice, but means I likely won’t see the computer much for a wee bit. When the dust settles . . .
My first quote is from a woman who has inspired me for many years. In the spirit of Gandhi, she owned only the clothes on her back, a notebook and pencil. No money. She walked across the USA at least eight times and if you added the partial trips, some say up to thirty times or more. She was flown to Hawai’i and Alaska so she could walk there, too. In 1952 she changed her name to ‘Peace Pilgrim’ and began walking for Peace. She did this until she died nearly thirty years later. She vowed to walk until offered shelter and to fast until offered food and she kept those vows. Her words and writings are available free, thanks to a group of her friends/followers who keep them published. Donations are not necessary, but are accepted with thanks if anyone is moved to help with that mission.
You can read about her here: Peace Pilgrim and her writings are online here: Peace Pilgrim book in seven languages.
One of my favourite quotes from her work is:
Many of you, no doubt all of you, have your daily life challenges. In the midst of all that, I wish you Peace as it is defined here.
More to come and thank you, Pauline (I think 🙂 No, seriously, thank you!). ~ Linne
And my favourite Peace song: Let There Be Peace On Earth, and Let It Begin With Me
A Random Harvest 
Great quote. I had not heard of the Peace Pilgrim. Thanks for sharing. 😊
A friend loaned me the book many years ago and now it’s online, of course. What a great example of how small actions can have great results.
inspiring-thank you for sharing!
You reminded me of a song I’ve not heard in donkey’s years and miss with all my heart. I adore the Let There Be Peace on Earth hymn. Brings chills to my arms. Cheers!
Ah, if it were so easy!!!! Linne I got your email and am way behind in replies but will do so soon x
I’d heard of Peace Pilgrim but never read about her. How cool! Mahalo, dear Linne.
I like your quote. So very true. I remember Peace Pilgrim. Sorry your are having so much to deal with. I’ve been hearing lots of overwhelm in my reading these days. Maybe it’s the summer months that have us all scurrying to get it all done. Maybe it’s the alignment of the stars. Hope things get better for you soon.
I’m still waiting for the dust to settle here, too! Sad thing, there’s so much of it. 😉