Wanderings & Ponderings
Many of us are searching these days. No matter our age, background, or beliefs, we just want to be happy! How can we do this in a constantly-connected yet lonely-and-divided world, where depression and anxiety are at an all-time high and where our planet is bearing the brunt of our humanity? My life, writing, art, and adventures are all an exploration of this question. So far, I’ve found it all starts with inner peace and outer connection. Simple, but definitely not easy. I hope you enjoy the tips, tools, and ideas I’m learning along the way. I’d love to hear some of yours!
Three Lines in a Circle: How Did the Peace Sign Get Its Start?
If there’s any question that our house is a “peace” house, it’s beyond doubt now that we completed our latest home project: a sea glass peace sign between our curb and sidewalk. The beautiful symbol is one of the most recognizable on earth. But do you know what those three lines in a circle really mean or where they came from?
Tough Love on “Stuff” Love (Thanks to Peace Pilgrim)
After the plaster came crashing from my bedroom ceiling, Peace Pilgrim’s wisdom helped me clear the clutter in my room and my brain. Long before Marie Kondo told us to ditch things that don’t “spark joy,” Peace Pilgrim lived a life of simplicity, walking across the country with only the clothes on her back to promote peace. As I dealt with my plaster disaster, her words helped make me more present, more peaceful, more loving.