Sign of the times.
Suspicion.
What, no guards? This boy turned his bike around and rode in circles, apparently looking for a gatekeeper.
Echoes of uncertainty:
Human rights abuses in the Middle East
Every newspaper or news bulletin is rife with similar reports of upheaval and turmoil. So how do we counter the constant flow of negativity and alarm??!!
I think we have to remember who we are and embrace our strengths, no matter what difficult challenges we may face.
On the side of the angels, we have children hungry for knowledge...
Inquiring minds and faith that better days are ahead...
Enduring beliefs, even when exiled from one's homeland...
Songs of peace that can't be silenced...
Comforting rituals of devotion...
Flickering flames of hope.
Prayers sent spinning into the universe.
...community efforts that make a difference.
Let's light a thousand candles...
...and then a thousand more...that the best and the brightest of human endeavours always will prevail.
All photos taken in Bhaktapur, Bungamati and Kathmandu, Nepal in November, 2010.
Beautiful Tara. We must also remember how much better the world is now for more of humanity than it has ever been in the past. It gives me hope that more of the world will be able to embrace peace. Your words and images are outstanding.
Posted by: Natalie | 12 December 2011 at 01:49
Inspring images and words Tara. There is still hope. After the earthquake here people are working together sharing etc. It is touching to see this all happening.
Posted by: marja | 10 December 2011 at 09:11
Thank you for these images..indeed it is always a good time to send out prayers and images of the individuals who are adding their light to world in a positive way. Add mine, too.
Posted by: Carole Mayne | 08 December 2011 at 18:15
Inspiring - I love that line "Let's light a thousand candles...
...and then a thousand more...that the best and the brightest of human endeavours always will prevail."
Posted by: horse care courses | 08 December 2011 at 14:05
This is such a thoughtful, provocative, eloquent and divine prayer for peace and hope for the future. It should be its own small book. These words. These photos. What more is there to say. Beautiful, Tara.
Posted by: jeanie | 08 December 2011 at 13:32
Powerful words and photos. Thank you, Tara.
Posted by: Mary H. | 08 December 2011 at 01:26
There is so much we need to be grateful for and so much that is overwhelmingly
difficult.
Sending thanks for a wonderful post from NY.
Posted by: elizabeth | 07 December 2011 at 22:15
What a beautiful post, Tara, not least because of its relevance. I especially appreciate the different views of the same portal ... is that Shiva dancing at the top of the arch? The last photos of flickering candle flames remind me of one of the things I've appreciated about Catholicism all my life - the bank of votive candles tucked in alcoves in so many parishes, usually beneath statues of the Madonna and Child. There is just something about lighting that tiny flame, sending it out into the Universe with a prayer, that makes me feel at home wherever I am. Found this quote from the Dalai Lama just today in the Winter 2011 Buddhadharma magazine: "The suffering and happiness each of us experiences is a reflection of the distortion or clarity with which we view ourselves and the world." Take care!
Posted by: Barbara | 07 December 2011 at 20:37
I pray that the "songs of peace" will become stronger and bolder. The hope is in our children, will they be strong enough. I pray for this also. Thanks for your beautiful photos.
Posted by: Marilyn | 07 December 2011 at 18:58