Wisdoms from the Journey - Vol V (May to Dec 2012)
…a few of the in-Sight-full sayings & inspirational images that I have been blessed to gently gather while wandering along my Way
…a few of the in-Sight-full sayings & inspirational images that
I have been blessed to gently gather while wandering along my Way
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Wandering with Purpose …<br />
(05/20/<strong>2012</strong>)<br />
“A pilgrim is a wanderer with purpose.” ~ Peace Pilgrim<br />
Exactly one year ago <strong>to</strong>day I completed my 40 day, 900+ mile Peace<br />
Pilgrimage <strong>from</strong> Chattanooga (Tennessee) <strong>to</strong> Pompano Beach (Florida). I did so<br />
“on Faith”, traveling <strong>the</strong> entire distance without using any money whatsoever and<br />
never once asking anyone for ei<strong>the</strong>r food or shelter. Needless <strong>to</strong> say, it was quite<br />
<strong>the</strong> experience, and might one day make a great book … And yet, that is not why I<br />
am writing <strong>to</strong>day … Today, I am writing <strong>to</strong> let you all know that each and every<br />
one of you are already walking a Pilgrimage with just as much potential — that<br />
each and every one of you are already living lives of great Power & great<br />
Meaning. Indeed, it is not necessary <strong>to</strong> walk hundreds of miles “on Faith” <strong>to</strong><br />
inspire o<strong>the</strong>rs … It is not necessary <strong>to</strong> give up all your possessions or <strong>to</strong> dedicate<br />
every waking moment <strong>to</strong> Love in order <strong>to</strong> become a potent Force for Good.<br />
You see, every moment of your life is itself a Pilgrimage; every instant is<br />
filled with immense Power in<strong>to</strong> which you can tap. Every meeting with ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
person is an opportunity <strong>to</strong> set forth <strong>to</strong>wards <strong>the</strong> greatest of all destinations —<br />
unconditional LOVE. And it doesn’t take 40 days of difficulty <strong>to</strong> get <strong>the</strong>re<br />
… All it takes is <strong>the</strong> guts <strong>to</strong> reach out and openly Care.<br />
“We never <strong>to</strong>uch o<strong>the</strong>rs so lightly, that we do not leave some trace.” ~ Peg Millin<br />
Every time we look away — every time we refuse <strong>to</strong> take this very short<br />
yet all-powerful <strong>Journey</strong>, we contribute <strong>to</strong> what is “wrong” with <strong>the</strong> world. And<br />
yet every time we have <strong>the</strong> Courage <strong>to</strong> reach out <strong>to</strong> ano<strong>the</strong>r human being —<br />
especially when it is difficult <strong>to</strong> do so (i.e. <strong>to</strong> life’s strangers or <strong>to</strong> our enemies), we<br />
gently shake <strong>the</strong> Universe … And so, my dear Friends, I leave you <strong>to</strong>day with <strong>the</strong><br />
fondest of fare-wells; wishing for you all <strong>the</strong> deep Peace & unbridled Joy that only<br />
come <strong>to</strong> those who choose <strong>to</strong> take <strong>the</strong><br />
shortest and yet grandest of <strong>Journey</strong>s<br />
… <strong>the</strong> <strong>Journey</strong> <strong>to</strong> radical Kindness.<br />
“<strong>May</strong> your travels be safe, but not<br />
cautious … And though it not be that for<br />
which you ask, may you receive<br />
compassion. <strong>May</strong> you encounter<br />
challenges and conquer <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
reservations, and may those difficulties<br />
streng<strong>the</strong>n your faith. <strong>May</strong> your steps<br />
evoke seeking … and may your words<br />
inspire Love.” (~ with Katie Kasch)<br />
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