Whirled Peace - We Can Each Make a Difference

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Blog Blast for Peace

Imagining Peace
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Bobbie of Almost There brought the Pinwheels for Peace project to my attention and I'd like to share with you because ... "in today's world, peace needs to become more than just a word."

"Pinwheels for Peace is an art installation project started in 2005 by two Art teachers, Ann Ayers and Ellen McMillan, who teach at Monarch High School in Coconut Creek, Florida, as a way for their students to express their feelings about what’s going on in the world and in their lives. The project was quickly embraced by their students and the entire school community and by millions of art teachers, teachers, parents, children and adults who desire peace in our world.

The first Pinwheels for Peace were installed on Sept. 21, 2005. Since then, we have grown from 500,000 pinwheels planted the first year, to 2 million pinwheels in 2008!"

September 21st, is International Day of Peace ... and I hope you'll participate. Check out the site for Info & Ideas, Pinwheel Locations, Template, Directions, Gallery, and more. To learn more about International Day of Peace, visit Peace One Day and International Day of Peace.

"The pacifist's task today is to find
a method of helping and healing which provides
a revolutionary constructive substitute for war."
~Vera Brittain, 1964

"Don't let yesterday use up too much of today."
Cherokee Indian Proverb

I'm blessed with many wonderful friends ... and am grateful for the serendipitous chain of events that led to me discovering this 'virtual' world known as the Blogosphere. A widget in my sidebar reminds me that I'll celebrate my 2nd Blogoversary in just about a month.
I had no clue back then what would unfold, but I appreciate the connections with so many others throughout the world who not only share thoughts on their own blogs, but visit & comment on mine. Each is a blessing and I'm delighted to have encountered all.

Today as I reflect on my life and share about 'Whirled Peace' ... I'm reminded of my gratitude for Mimi Lenox who conceived of a wonderful idea in the Fall of 2006 and followed through ... encouraging people from all over the world to join her in a Blog Blast for Peace.

On June 4th of 2008 I joined her and others, creating my first two Peace Globes and posting twice ... once at Sacred Ruminations and also at Small Reflections. On November 6th of 2008 I created three more. In case you missed them and you have a bit of time to spare, here are links:
Sacred Ruminations- The Strength of Gentleness
Small Reflections-A Revolution of Music,
Blog Rolls & Bling - What if? (a Colorful Alternative to Bombs)
and June of 2008:
Thirteen Thoughts on the Topic of Peace
Peace in Every Step

This seems like a good chance to announce
that the next Blog Blast for Peace launch is
November 5th 2009
I'd like to invite you to participate.
You can click here for more information at Mimi's
and the badge below to get your peace globe.
here to see globes created by others

I hope to see your Peace Globe and Blog Blast this year.

See also
my Daily Gratitude List
in the sidebar at Small Reflections

What are some blessings in YOUR life currently?

For others who 'Blog Their Blessings'

go to My Blog Rolls and/or click on the
Blog Your Blessings logo
above Really Good Things.

For those who participate in Sacred Life Sunday
click the logo below:

Blessed Be ... and so it is!

Thought for Today

"Let us love the world to peace." Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994