Tonight, the kids n I went to watch Yoko Ono's annual lighting of the Imagine Peace Tower which was built in memory of her late husband John Lennon. The lighting was streamed live (http://imaginepeacetower.com/) as a symbol of their continuing campaign for world peace. Twas a magical nite for us!!!
It's on the island of Viðey, a short ferry ride from Reykjavik (only tonite were buses & ferry free, although we walked along the ocean from home to take the ferry over to Viðey then took the bus back from the ferry afterwards). There were two wish trees, to write a wish & hang it. I wrote one, it said "I wish for all people to feel free, and to have love". Later, Niall said his
wish was "for all people to have peace". We were close to Yoko Ono when about 1700 of Icelanders and TV reporters, surrounded the light. Yoko's closing words were "Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I love you!". There was a mist falling, so the light shone high reflecting the mist & fog with Reykjavik's lights in the background. Ahhh, what a spectacular sight! John Lennon's "Imagine all the people" played. Lady Gaga is in town, she rec'd a peace award in Reykjavik today from Yoko Ono at Harpa centre downtown (www.lennonono-awards-in-reykjavik-iceland/). Btw, there's no army here & guns are illegal in Iceland. This is a very special place, seems perfect for the imagine peace tower. Ever since we've arrived, there's an indescribable sense of calm, respect & authenticity in the people and nature. My wish to you is to have a deep peace in your heart & soul wherever this finds you, and to know you are never alone & very well loved. :-)
Link: www.imaginepeace.com
It's on the island of Viðey, a short ferry ride from Reykjavik (only tonite were buses & ferry free, although we walked along the ocean from home to take the ferry over to Viðey then took the bus back from the ferry afterwards). There were two wish trees, to write a wish & hang it. I wrote one, it said "I wish for all people to feel free, and to have love". Later, Niall said his
wish was "for all people to have peace". We were close to Yoko Ono when about 1700 of Icelanders and TV reporters, surrounded the light. Yoko's closing words were "Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I love you!". There was a mist falling, so the light shone high reflecting the mist & fog with Reykjavik's lights in the background. Ahhh, what a spectacular sight! John Lennon's "Imagine all the people" played. Lady Gaga is in town, she rec'd a peace award in Reykjavik today from Yoko Ono at Harpa centre downtown (www.lennonono-awards-in-reykjavik-iceland/). Btw, there's no army here & guns are illegal in Iceland. This is a very special place, seems perfect for the imagine peace tower. Ever since we've arrived, there's an indescribable sense of calm, respect & authenticity in the people and nature. My wish to you is to have a deep peace in your heart & soul wherever this finds you, and to know you are never alone & very well loved. :-)
Link: www.imaginepeace.com