Peace Pilgrim was a woman who walked thousands of miles for Peace, penniless and home-free. And she did so FOR 28 YEARS (from 1953 to 1981) — sleeping only where offered shelter and eating only when offered food; always gently sharing the message of radical Kindness; of forgiving our enemies, of caring for strangers, of serving our community, and of building up our friends.

Years ago, when my own species had me feeling a bit lost in despair, she gave me hope for our future … She gives me hope still.

“To attain inner peace you must actually give your life, not just your possessions. When you at last give your life – bringing into alignment your beliefs and the way you live then, and only then, can you begin to find real inner peace … Keep your feet on the ground and your thoughts at lofty heights … No one can find inner peace except by working, not in a self- centered way, but for the whole human family  … We are all cells in the body of Humanity … The way of peace is the way of Love. This is the way of peace: Overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, and hatred with love … Pure love is a willingness to give without a thought of receiving anything in return.” ~ Peace Pilgrim

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