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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

Friday, February 21, 2014

Henry David Thoreau: What Lives Within Us


What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters 
compared to what lives within us. 

- Henry David Thoreau
 
Posted by Molly Strong at 11:04 PM
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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 (38)

Youngest son Matt (38)
Matthew and his beautiful wife Rubí ❤

My middle son Kevin becomes a new father

My middle son Kevin becomes a new father
Kevin and Ethan ❤

Brian (46) and Marita ❤

Brian (46) and Marita ❤
Our oldest son and lovely daughter-in-law

I love being Grammie! ❤

I love being Grammie! ❤
With Brian, Marita, and baby Oliver, who is now 11 and sister Eleanor is 8.

Our lovely step-daughter Allison and precious family ❤

Our lovely step-daughter Allison and precious family ❤
Alli and Kane and our grandchildren Audrey and Carsten.

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.❤

Rubi and Matthew ❤

Rubi and Matthew ❤
My youngest son and daughter-in-law are now also parents to precious 2 year old Mateo.

Kevin (43) and Ethan ❤

Kevin (43) and Ethan ❤
Our precious grandson Ethan is now 7 years old.

Alli and Kane and family ❤

Alli and Kane and family ❤
Grandson Carsten is now 8 and sister Audrey is 6.

Ron and Shira walk on the beach amidst a spectacular sunset over the Pacific.

Ron and Shira walk on the beach amidst a spectacular sunset over the Pacific.
I have loved camping on the the Oregon coast for nearly 50 years.

The Columbia River Gorge...

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

Smith Rock in Central Oregon

Smith Rock in Central Oregon
For decades Smith Rock has been one of our family's treasured Wild Places.

Fort Rock in Eastern Oregon

Fort Rock in Eastern Oregon
Another among our favorite Wild Places

Barack Obama in Portland

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

Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! is a national and international treasure.

Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! is a national and international treasure.
This was one of the many times that I saw Amy speak. Deepest gratitude for this courageous woman.

Chris Hedges - author, activist, professor, Presbyterian minister, truth-teller, and wisdom-keeper

Chris Hedges - author, activist, professor, Presbyterian minister, truth-teller, and wisdom-keeper
I have immersed myself in the work of Chris Hedges for decades and have seen him speak more times than I can count. Chris embodies a profound commitment to truth and is a national and international treasure.

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Peace is not just the absence of violence but the manifestation of human compassion. ~ The Dalai Lama

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

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