Peace Sign Jewelry

I’ve been reading posts about Shawn Johnson, the Olympic gold medal winner in the balance beam who has been wearing peace sign jewelry, specifically peace sign earrings, in public lately. Surprisingly, there’s been quite a bit of controversy about those peace sign earrings. Some people actually believe that this sweet and talented young girl is somehow anti-American because she favors the peace sign. This is ridiculous! I believe that it is instead the height of patriotism to love your country enough to want peace for it and the world of which it is a part.

Peace is more than just the absence of war. It is about working together to make this nation the best it can be and about being a good neighbor. I think that people today are ready to take on this dream again, and that it is no coincidence that the peace sign is coming back into fashion. It reminds many of us of a time when the world was younger, life was simpler, and peace seemed possible. And fashion was fun!

I wore my old peace sign necklace to work today. It felt good, like an old friend. If you want to join Shawn and me in showing how you feel, I found these sterling silver earrings that you might like to try. Comfortable ear wires and very reasonably priced – click here to find out more or buy a pair. And smile - that’s peace sign jewelry too!

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This is an authentic piece of peace sign jewelry that my mother bought for me at Jordan Marsh in 1968 when I was 12 years old. I have always cherished what the peace sign stands for and believed in my youth that our generation would be the one to bring peace to the world. Though we’re not there yet, I still hold out the hope that each of us can spread the message of peace in small ways. On my blog I am collecting stories about people’s creative use of the peace sign and about efforts to promote non-violence in the world.

I’m wearing my necklace a lot these days. It feels good! Try digging out your old peace sign jewelry or buy a new piece and see what I mean!

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Here’s some peace sign jewelry for your lawn! I’d like to tell you about a creative effort I’ve discovered to express wishes for peace all over the world. The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution in 1981 declaring an International Day of Peace. That day is September 21, and this year, in 2008, people all over the world will be continuing a tradition started in 2005. They will create pinwheels of all types and sizes, and plant them in the ground on this day, symbolizing the simple happiness of peace. Perhaps the pinwheel will come to be a new peace sign for our times.

The project, called Pinwheels for Peace has grown every year since 2005, and last year in 2007, 1.2 million pinwheels were planted. Click here to go to their website and get instructions for making your own pinwheel, photos of other pinwheel exhibitions, and more information about the project. Spread the word and forward this to anyone you know who may be interested in participating. Let’s plant our own peace sign jewelry and send peaceful thoughts all over the globe while gentle breezes spin our creations.

I just read an amazing story on WKYC.com about a woman who is tracing a 22,000 mile peace sign on the U.S. on her scooter, essentially creating a giant piece of peace sign jewelry for our country. Alix Bryan is creating the largest peace sign in history while volunteering to serve meals, load disaster relief supplies and assist a recycling center along the way.

It’s wonderful that the public has supported her and she’s had company for parts of the journey. She’s obviously struck a chord in people who long for community and are tired of violence. One person even accompanied her for 1500 miles!

This isn’t just another anti-war protest, either. Her focus has been on promoting peace rather than specifically opposing war. You can read the whole story here. Go, Alix - adorn the world with peace sign jewelry!

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