A reading for contemplation of some of Peace Pilgrim's reflections taken from the text, 'Peace Pilgrim, Her Life and Work in her Own Words.'Peace Pilgrim was born Mildred Lisette Norman in 1908 in New Jersey, USA. She lived a fairly conventional life early onโinterested in writing and social issuesโbut went through a deep personal crisis during the years surrounding World War II.That period profoundly shook her. She saw the devastation caused by human greed, fear, and divisionโand began to question not just society, but herself. She eventually came to a simple but radical conclusion:๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ ๐ง๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ.On January 1, 1953, she set out on what she called a โpilgrimage for peace.โ She took a vow to remain homeless by choice, own only what she could carry, walk across the United States, and speak with anyone willing to listen about peace. She said she would continue walking โuntil mankind learns the way of peace.โShe walked over 25,000 miles (40,000+ km) across America, often along highways, in all weather, with no money. She relied entirely on food offered by strangers, places to sleep given freely, and trust in human kindnessBefore beginning her walk, she described undergoing a 15-year period of intense inner workโwhat she called her โpreparation.โ During that time, she simplified her life, let go of material attachments, faced her fears, ego, and conditioning, and cultivated love, humility, and trust.She eventually experienced what she described as a state of inner peace that did not depend on circumstances._______________________________๐ May whatever goodness arises from these readings/offerings be for the benefit of all sentient beings.โค๏ธ A sincere thank you to all listeners and donors for your appreciative comments and offerings of generosity in support of this channel and its intention.Every day I am deeply touched by your warm support and kind messages of gratitude.
