Who Was Peace Pilgrim?
“Do not believe in me or any other teacher, rather trust in your own inner voice. This is your guide, this is your teacher. Your teacher is within not without. Know yourself, not me!” - Peace Pilgrim
Wow. Talk about a creative journey! Peace Pilgrim was an extraordinary woman who walked around the United States for 28 years promoting peace. She carried nothing but the shirt on her back and a toothbrush in her pouch. She carried no money or food.
People saw her tunic with the words ‘Peace Pilgrim’ on it and were drawn to her. They fed her and gave her shelter. When they didn’t, she slept on the side of the road.
She spoke constantly about embracing life and having total faith in God and people. She always emphasized that true inner peace isn’t found in material possessions but in connection to spirit and service to others. Peace Pilgrim walked from 1953 until her death in 1981.
There’s a book containing her inspiring messages. You can buy it here, or visit her website.
I hope you’ll spend 8 minutes watching this interview that she did back in the 1970’s. Hear her talk about the Law of Attraction before it was hip! Watch the whole thing (there’s also a Part 2) - her energy is infectous and her words just might change your life. (Be sure to leave a comment!)
Wow! What a beautiful, wise woman.
I feel very grateful for the power of the Internet (and that includes you, Mark!) that I could experience Peace Pilgrim sharing her thoughts many years after her physical passing.
I went to look at her website, btw, and I see you can download a pdf copy of her book from there - I’m looking forward to reading it!
Mags - aw shucks! Thank you. I’m glad you appreciate Peace Pilgrim. What a dynamo. Thanks for alerting us about the PDF of her book, too!
Interesting woman. She has a wonderful attitude. I agree that the quest for money and possesions weigh us down and cause us to lose focus on the important things in life. I agree with her that her strength comes from God. I know mine does. The inner peace she is talking about is God.
She has a great message about attitude and faith.
DO you think most people are on some sort of pigramage weither they define it or not? Mine is a pigramage to living fully alive. That has been the journey I’ve been on.
Hi Laurie. Glad you appreciated the post. Actually, I don’t think most people are on a pilgrimage. I like the term “ministry”…what is your ministry in life? Purpose…What were you born to do and give? That’s the big question and most of us grow into the answer.
Ok, I was really tired when I wrote that and my spelling “issue” really showed it’s ugly head.
My ministry is very tied to my faith. I have had some very difficult times over the past 20 years and my faith has strengthened me and kept me going. My minisrty is to encourage others with their journey and be a light for Christ. I do this with my writings, my friendships, and my life. I am in no way one who hides their faith for political correctness reasons.
I have found that the deeper my love for God is the more I have to give others. Also the more joy, peace, and passion I have for life. I am in such a great place. It hasn’t always been that way so I really appreciate it. I will probably go through other rough times, life is just that way, but I am secure in the fact that I do not travel alone. God is with me on this journey. It is an awesome way to live.
Laurie - thanks for sharing that. Bravo! Very, very inspiring.
Wow Mark,
Every time I come and visit, you have a new and interesting story to tell.
Peace Pilgrim was such a remarkable and wise woman. She’s the kind of person we should all aim to emulate.
Barbara - that means a lot. Thank you.