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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Joanna Macy: Grace


Grace happens when we act with others 
on behalf of our world.
 
― Joanna Macy
 
Posted by Molly Strong at 3:59 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 10 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 today. ❤

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

Kevin (43) and Ethan today.

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

Alli and Kane and family today. ❤

Alli and Kane and family today. ❤
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.

David Korten is a brilliant author, activist, speaker, wisdom-keeper.

David Korten is a brilliant author, activist, speaker, wisdom-keeper.
David Korten's books and life's work are revelatory, inspiring, and a gift to us all.

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"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one, wild and precious life?" ~ Mary Oliver

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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

The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion. ~ Thomas Paine

One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious. ~ Carl Jung

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No people can be both ignorant and free. ~ Thomas Jefferson
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

In our time, when high technology guided by values such as conquest, exploitation, and domination threaten our very survival, we need economics driven by an ethos of caring. We need a caring revolution. ~ Riane Eisler

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

Love is patient and kind... love is not jealous, or conceited, or proud, or provoked. Love does not keep a record of wrongs... it is not happy with evil, but is pleased with the truth. Love never gives up... It's faith, hope, and patience never fail. ~ I.COR.13:4-6

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

Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing. ~ Arundhati Roy

Everything we think, feel, and do has an effect on our ancestors and all future generations and reverberates throughout the Universe. Therefore, our smile helps everyone. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh















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