TweetShare Steps Toward Inner Peace, Early Life – by Peace Pilgrim IN MY EARLY LIFE I made two very important discoveries. In the first place I discovered that making money was easy. And in the second place I discovered that making money and spending it foolishly was completely meaningless. I knew that this was not what I was here for, but at that time (this was many years ago), I didn’t know exactly what I was here for. It was...

TweetShare PREPARATIONS by Peace Pilgrim FOUR PREPARATIONS 1. Assume right attitude toward life Stop being an escapist or a surface-liver as these attitudes can only cause inharmony in your life. Face life squarely and get down below the froth on its surface to discover its verities and realities. Solve the problems that life sets before you, and you will find that solving them contributes to your inner growth. Helping to solve collective...

TweetShare THOUGHTS – by Peace Pilgrim * We can all spend our lives going about doing good. Every time you meet a person, think of some encouraging thing to say – a kind word, a helpful suggestion, an expression of admiration. Every time you come into a situation, think of some good thing to bring – a thoughtful gift, a considerate attitude, a helping hand. * There is a criterion by which you can judge whether the thoughts you...

TweetShare FROM MY CORRESPONDENCE – by Peace Pilgrim Q: Do you work for a living? A: I work for my living in an unusual way. I give what I can through thoughts and words and deeds to those whose lives I touch and to humanity. In return I accept what people want to give, but I do not ask. They are blessed by their giving and I am blessed by my giving. Q: Why don’t you accept money? A: Because I talk about spiritual truth, and...

TweetShare PEACE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS EXCERPTS from the NEWSLETTERS FOUR LETTERS: One day as I was answering my mail a woman said to me, “What can people do for peace?” I replied, “Let’s see what these letters say.” The first one said, “I’m a farm housewife. Since talking with you, I’ve realized I should be doing something for peace – especially since I’m raising four sons. Now I...