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Peace Pilgrim (July 18, 1908 – July 7, 1981) born Mildred Lisette Norman, was an American non-denominational spiritual teacher,mystic,pacifist,vegetarian activist and peace activist. In 1952, she became the first woman to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail in one season. She also walked across the United States at least eight times, and likely more than 20 times. Starting on January 1, 1953, in Pasadena, California, she adopted the name "Peace Pilgrim" and walked across the United States for 28 years.
A transcript of a 1964 conversation with Peace Pilgrim from a broadcast on KPFK radio in Los Angeles, California, was published as "Steps Toward Inner Peace". She stopped counting miles in that year, having walked more than 40,000 km (25,000 mi) for peace.
Mildred Lisette Norman was born on a poultry farm in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, in 1908, the oldest of three children. Her mother, Josephine Marie Ranch, was a tailor, and her father, Ernest Norman, a carpenter. Although poor, the family were admired in a community of German immigrants, whose relatives originally settled the area after escaping Germany in 1855.
A pilgrim (from the Latin peregrinus) is a traveler (literally one who has come from afar) who is on a journey to a holy place. Typically, this is a physical journey (often on foot) to some place of special significance to the adherent of a particular religious belief system. In the spiritual literature of Christianity, the concept of pilgrim and pilgrimage may refer to the experience of life in the world (considered as a period of exile) or to the inner path of the spiritual aspirant from a state of wretchedness to a state of beatitude.
Pilgrims and the making of pilgrimages are common in many religions, including the faiths of ancient Egypt, Persia in the Mithraic period, India, China, and Japan. The Greek and Roman customs of consulting the gods at local oracles, such as those at Dodona or Delphi, both in Greece, are widely known. In Greece, pilgrimages could either be personal or state-sponsored.
In the early period of Hebrew history, pilgrims traveled to Shiloh, Dan, Bethel, and eventually Jerusalem (see also Three Pilgrimage Festivals, a practice followed by other Abrahamic religions). While many pilgrims travel toward a specific location, a physical destination is not always a necessity. One group of pilgrims in early Celtic Christianity were the Peregrinari Pro Christ, (Pilgrims for Christ), or "white martyrs", who left their homes to wander in the world. This sort of pilgrimage was an ascetic religious practice, as the pilgrim left the security of home and the clan for an unknown destination, trusting completely in Divine Providence. These travels often resulted in the founding of new abbeys and the spread of Christianity among the pagan population in Britain and in continental.
Actors: Joyce Porter (actress), Jack Burr (actor), Jeff Pridgen (actor), Thomas Fairbank (editor), Thomas Fairbank (writer), Thomas Fairbank (director), Greg Fairbank (director), Mark Hatfield (actor), Kristina Vogt (costume designer), Stephanie Limesand (actress), Bill Fairbank (writer),
Plot: This short film is based on the true story of Peace Pilgrim, who from 1953, to her death in 1981, walked across North America to share her message of defeating hatred with love. Peace Pilgrim (Joyce Porter) is tested when she encounters two stern FBI agents (Mark Hatfield and Jack Burr) who want to arrest Peace. Peace also faces a delinquent teenager (Jeff Pridgen) who viciously attacks his own mother (Stephanie Limesand). Hiking with Peace, captures the conviction and wisdom of a woman so unique, that she is remembered only as Peace Pilgrim.
Genres: Drama, Short,This is a powerful documentary about an extraordinary woman. At age 44, Mildred Norman left her life circumstances and became Peace Pilgrim -- walking coast to coast for peace for nearly 30 years, living on faith and sharing her wisdom and exhuberance generously with people across the land. This 60-minute documentary is a poetic and musical exploration of her life and message, which is as relevant today as ever. Also included are interviews with Dalai Lama, Maya Angelou, John Robbins, Elizabeth Kubler Ross, and many of Peace Pilgrim's friends, admirers, and relatives, along with newsreel footage from the 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's, when Peace was on her walk for peace. The video is narrated by Reverend Michael Beckwith. This video was scripted and edited by Sharon Janis (Kumuda) of Night ...
This hour long video was recorded in 1979 in Los Angeles. Peace Pilgrim is speaking to a college class about her pilgrimage, stages of spiritual growth, and steps to creating inner and outer peace in our lives. She also answers some questions.
Recorded in 1978. Visit http://www.peacepilgrim.com to download Peace Pilgrim's books.
From David Weissbard's show "FUSION" on WIFR in 1981. This is said to be Peace Pilgrim's final televised talk.
This is a powerful documentary about an extraordinary woman. At age 44, Mildred Norman left her life circumstances and became Peace Pilgrim -- walking coast to coast for peace for nearly 30 years, living on faith and sharing her wisdom and exhuberance generously with people across the land. This 60-minute documentary is a poetic and musical exploration of her life and message, which is as relevant today as ever. Also included are interviews with Dalai Lama, Maya Angelou, John Robbins, Elizabeth Kubler Ross, and many of Peace Pilgrim's friends, admirers, and relatives, along with newsreel footage from the 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's, when Peace was on her walk for peace. The video is narrated by Reverend Michael Beckwith. This video was scripted and edited by Sharon Janis (Kumuda) of Nigh...
Audiobook version of the KPFK radio talk, Los Angeles, by Peace Pilgrim which later became part of the booklet called Steps Towards Inner Peace the entire booklet of which can be found in the links below. From 1953 to 1981 a silver haired woman calling herself only "Peace Pilgrim" walked more than 25,000 miles on a personal pilgrimage for peace. She vowed to "remain a wanderer until mankind has learned the way of peace, walking until given shelter and fasting until given food." In the course of her 28 year pilgrimage she touched the hearts, minds, and lives of thousands of individuals all across North America. Her message was both simple and profound. It continues to inspire people all over the world. "This is the way of peace: Overcome evil with good, and falsehood with truth, and ...
Filmed by Claire Townshend, David Mueller, Gigi Orlowski. Includes interviews with Peace Pilgrim's sister and other relatives.
Peace Pilgrim gives a very wonderful and compelling talk about the nature of Spirituality and the importance of finding Inner and Outer Peace through Unselfishness and Service. This talk was recorded in 1981 at Forest Lane Unity Church, Dallas, Texas, USA. From 1953 to 1981 a silver haired woman calling herself only "Peace Pilgrim" walked more than 25,000 miles on a personal pilgrimage for peace. She vowed to "remain a wanderer until mankind has learned the way of peace, walking until given shelter and fasting until given food." In the course of her 28 year pilgrimage she touched the hearts, minds, and lives of thousands of individuals all across North America. Her message was both simple and profound. It continues to inspire people all over the world. "This is the way of peace: Overco...