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Taken at Phuket night market in Thailand. This handbag seller took he's time to say a prayer while customers were browsing his wares.
I saw it as a good moment to take this shot and was afraid he would notice it but he didn't...:)
I think this shot reflects the Thai and buddhism culture in every day life quite well.
What do you think?
Buddhist monks walk past prayer wheels at the "Monkey Temple" (Swayambhunath Stupa) in Kathmandu, Nepal.
In prayer one does not prayer in the limelight and the other in shadow. Prayer partners should support each other, one does not dwell in the shadow of the other. Each is equal in prayer and before the eyes of God.
photographed at The Mercy centre, Bardon, Queensland
A group of University Huskies gather to pray after each football game. This shot is inspired by Liam Richards and Geoff Howe.
By prayer we acknowledge God's power and goodness, our own neediness and dependence. Have a blessed weekend my friends. Regards!
Andrew :-)
Tibetan prayer flags flutters on a hill overlooking Lugu Lake in China's Yunnan Province May 7, 2009. Photo by Tim Chong
Jews from all over the world come to Jerusalem's Western Wall along the Temple Mount to pray. And while many of them recite prayers by memory or from prayer books, quite a few of them write down prayers on a small piece of paper, fold it up, and stick them between the cracks of the Wall.
It's an interesting ritual, but not unique -- in Cairo, I've seen mausoleums with the same thing. Though in Islam, writing these notes to people is purely shirk.
The best thing I saw while hanging out around the Western Wall was one guy attached his paper to a long stick and stuck the paper in between a crack really high up in the wall so it could be lodged in there for a long time. Smart guy :)
My heart aches for everyone whose lives have been turned upside down by the devastating fires ravaging California. The images and stories are heartbreaking, and I am sending all my thoughts and prayers to those who have lost their homes, their livelihoods, and their sense of security. I pray for the swift and safe return of all those who have been displaced. I especially pray for the brave first responders, the firefighters, paramedics, and volunteers, who are tirelessly working to contain the flames and rescue those in danger. May God grant them strength, protection, and guidance in their heroic efforts. Above all, I pray that God's comfort and presence be especially near to those directly affected, offering solace in their time of need. 🙏
Today is my BIRTHDAY!!! I'm officially 33. I finally took some self portraits yesterday and thought it would be appropriate to post one for my b-day. This pic holds great meaning to me...it's about my honest prayer for the coming year. I'm hopeful today. I'm ready to let go of all the hurt and emotional trauma I've been through over the past 13 years and believe once again in a MUCH better future. I'm praying today for healing, continued feelings of hope and finding inner peace and contentment.
Health Update - I found out last week that my lyme is actually gone but the thing that's still sticking around and making me feel so awful is Babesiosis. It's a co-infection that ticks can carry and is actually similar to Malaria. I knew in addition to being infected with lyme 13 years ago, that I also got babesiosis. I had some treatment for it here and there over the years but never enough to truly get rid of it. We were always so focused on lyme treatment that the Babesia treatment took a back seat. Mistake! A lot of people who get lyme disease also get this co-infection and can also get another one called Ehrliciosis (or Ehrlichia). Fun, huh? Not.
Anyway - I'm on a new treatment path now, I know my prayers and the prayers of many have given me this answer that I needed so much. Thank you so much if you've been praying for me!!! I truly believe it's helping to carve out a clearer path for me.
I've been in such a bad place lately with my health, I was afraid of my coming birthday and just wanted to cancel it. I didn't want to turn a year older AGAIN, being so sick with no answers...the thought of that was beyond depressing. Thank goodness for prayer, thank goodness for hope....I actually think I can do a little celebrating today. 33 sounds like a good number for things to finally turn around for me.