Every year, the International Day of Peace falls on September 21. But why not celebrate peace every day? I’m not suggesting you run around with a billboard declaring, “World Peace or Bust!” That accomplishes little. To realize true peace, true happiness, you need to practice it as you go about your daily activities, however grand or mundane they may be. Soon, peace will feel as familiar and comfortable as your favorite shoes. And that’s the kind of calmness you want to radiate so that when people come into your presence they think, “Wow, I want some of that, too.”
I invite you to download these posters, which I created from my photographs. Use them on your desktop, your iPhone; print them, share them. “Give peace a chance,” as John Lennon said.
Thanks for visiting. With blessings,
I’m Marion Owen. I work, relax, and love life in Kodiak, Alaska. I’ve worked on research ships, created photographs that hang in The Smithsonian, given up cheese and meat, and enjoy watching bumblebees and snowflakes. And somewhere along the line, I co-authored the New York Times bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul. I’m learning how to not do too much. To be authentic, embrace joy, and not burn the oatmeal.
Thank you for being here,
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Melissa
September 23, 2016 at 2:00 PMMarion, The quote from Mother Teresa is one of my favorite quotes and I have it on my fridge.
Grace and Peace be Yours in Abundance. 1 Peter 1:2 M.
Sharon
September 22, 2016 at 10:56 AMThank you, Marion, for the inspiring words and photographs.
marionowen
September 22, 2016 at 11:02 AMA humble “you’re welcome” to you Sharon. May your day be filled with peace, calmness and joy. 😉
Velda
September 21, 2016 at 11:24 PMWhat a beautiful gift! Thank you! Velda
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marionowen
September 22, 2016 at 11:01 AMYou are a gift, too, Velda!
Candy Falatko
September 21, 2016 at 5:04 PMThank you, Marion. Beautiful words and Wonderful photos.
marionowen
September 21, 2016 at 6:48 PMThanks, Candy. Are you guys doing well? How was your summer’s weather?
Candy Falatko
October 1, 2016 at 5:16 PMWe are doing well. Summer was good this year with good rains which we always need here. We are headed to Portland later this week to visit Ethan and family. Looking forward to the beauty in Oregon…and seeing the grandchildren. I can see all is well in Kodiak.
Hari Kanellopoulos
September 21, 2016 at 3:21 PMMarion they are beautiful! Thankyou very much for sharing xxx
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marionowen
September 21, 2016 at 6:48 PMOh Hari, thank you so much for taking the time to let me know what you think. There are a bzillion photographs in this world but if my images can encourage even one person to ask the question, “Why am I here? What’s the purpose of life?” then I feel I’ve done my best.