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Holding a vision of a world that works for all..... "Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love." ~ Rumi

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Living Our Lives As Prayer


 We should not seek so much to pray
but to become prayer.

 ― St. Francis of Assisi


Posted by Molly Strong at 8:24 AM
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Molly Strong

I am passionate about being a part of a revolution in caring and kindness. I am passionate about peace, beauty, joy, compassion, love, laughter, truth, healing, and growing in consciousness. My personal experience has been that as I have embraced, healed, and opened my heart, I have discovered the sacredness in myself and all life. It is my belief that the ripples of the strong and sacred heart energy in us all is what will awaken and heal our world.
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The Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama
I took this photo when His Holiness spoke in Portland before 20,000 people in May 2001

With Judith Duerk, author of "Circle of Stones"

With Judith Duerk, author of "Circle of Stones"
Judith had been a teacher and dear friend to my soul since we first met in May 1990

With my husband Ron and our sweet Shira

With my husband Ron and our sweet Shira
A lovely moment together on Lopez Island in the San Juans.

Youngest son Matt (36)

Youngest son Matt (36)
Matthew and his beautiful wife Rubí

Our beautiful family in Victoria, BC

Our beautiful family in Victoria, BC
Kevin (40) and his lovely Arlyne with our adorable grandson Ethan who's now 5.

Kevin becomes a new father

Kevin becomes a new father
Kevin and Ethan ❤

Brian (44) and Marita

Brian (44) and Marita
Our oldest son and lovely daughter-in-law

I love being Grammie!

I love being Grammie!
With Brian, Marita, and Oliver, who is now 8 and granddaughter Eleanor is 5. ❤

Our lovely step-daughter Allison and precious family

Our lovely step-daughter Allison and precious family
Alli and Kane and our grandchildren, Audrey (now 4) and Carsten (now 7).

With my 92 year old mother, January 3, 2019

With my 92 year old mother, January 3, 2019
The gifts that came with my mother's move here in May 2013 and the successful treatment of her mental illness were beyond my wildest dreams. An extraordinary gift for us both.❤

With Amy Goodman of Democracy Now!, Portland, OR 2017

With Amy Goodman of Democracy Now!, Portland, OR 2017
Among the most courageous, non-partisan, and amazing investigative journalists. Amy is my hero and a national and international treasure. ❤

With Visionary & Author David Korten

With Visionary & Author David Korten
Green Festival, Seattle, WA

With investigative journalist and author Jeremy Scahill

With investigative journalist and author Jeremy Scahill
Jeremy is another one of my heroes. ❤

With Michael Meade, 2002

With Michael Meade, 2002
Author, Storyteller, Teacher, & Founder of Mosaic Multicultural Foundation

Barack Obama in Portland

Barack Obama in Portland
I took this photo when Barack Obama spoke before 75,000 people on May 18, 2008 - before so many hopes were dashed and illusions revealed.

The Columbia River Gorge...

The Columbia River Gorge...
... is out my back door...

Larch Mountain

Larch Mountain
A favorite wilderness trail I enjoy with my retrievers, one of which is tiny next to towering trees...

The Strawberry Mountains of Eastern Oregon

The Strawberry Mountains of Eastern Oregon
A favorite place to camp...

"Heart of the Mother"

"Heart of the Mother"
My first painting...

Kuan Yin: Buddhist Goddess of Compassion

Kuan Yin: Buddhist Goddess of Compassion
My second painting...

A Feminine Buddha

A Feminine Buddha
My third painting...

Tara, a female Buddha known for compassion, protection, longevity, healing and serenity

Tara, a female Buddha known for compassion, protection, longevity, healing and serenity
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All beings tremble before violence. All fear death. All love life. See yourself in others. Then whom can you hurt? What harm can you do? ~ The Buddha

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Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

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We must become the change we seek in the world. ~ Mohandas Gandi

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