April 24, 2013
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Work is not all about serious things. My coworkers and I get up to various (mostly harmless) antics sometimes. Laughter helps with so many things, since it can be very demanding around here. We merely took advantage of an opportunity … Continue reading
April 18, 2013
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This morning I woke up to the sounds of a thunderstorm raging against my windows. I woke up before my alarm, so I lay in bed, trying to wake up by checking emails. Unfortunately my coordination is not the best … Continue reading
April 12, 2013
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“O thou maidservant of God! Every woman who becometh the maidservant of God outshineth in glory the empresses of the world, for she is related to God, and her sovereignty is everlasting, whereas a handful of dust will obliterate the … Continue reading
April 6, 2013
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Most of the time I don’t write about unpleasant things here. But something happened just now that left me shaking so badly that I had to pull into a parking lot and write it down. I was driving in Lincoln … Continue reading
April 1, 2013
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Some days are a waiting game. Some weeks are. The feeling of helplessness is never good for me. I want to take action, solve problems, help people! The roadblocks sometimes seem insurmountable. Taking deep breaths and just…waiting. For everything.
March 24, 2013
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At the end of Ruhi Book 1 every Sunday night, we read a story about a Baha’i that served in extraordinary way. It started out as a way for the young ladies in the study circle (they’re aged 12-15, some … Continue reading
March 20, 2013
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I have been reflecting on the events of the last year, since March 21, 2012. It has been an absolute roller coaster. There have been challenges beyond my expectations, heartbreak, joy, travel, a beautiful summer, love, and a lot of … Continue reading
March 11, 2013
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It still feels like winter here…the gray and cold have seeped into my body, I crave sunshine, heat, and friendly faces. I was reminded this weekend that I can bring joy to myself and others simply by choosing to be … Continue reading
March 8, 2013
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I have never felt a greater need for silence than right now. A great need to bury myself in a cocoon of books and tea, I dream of warm sunlit beaches and time between us.
February 28, 2013
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“O ye respected souls! From the continual imitation of ancient and worn-out ways, the world had grown dark as darksome night. The fundamentals of the divine Teachings had passed from memory; their pith and heart had been totally forgotten, and … Continue reading
February 26, 2013
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You may be aware that there is a snowstorm in Chicago right now. There was an Ayyam-i-Ha party at the Baha’i National Center this morning, and after lunch everyone was sent home because of the impending storm (which had already … Continue reading
February 19, 2013
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I wanted to write a story about everything the pieces of days taking over the peaceful nights where your voice keeps me going how quickly time passes and how very little time has passed. We are building up moments to … Continue reading
February 13, 2013
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“Be fair in thy judgment, and guarded in thy speech. Be unjust to no man, and show all meekness to all men. Be as a lamp unto them that walk in darkness, a joy to the sorrowful, a sea for … Continue reading
February 4, 2013
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I hear there was this big football game last night or something. I watched a few minutes of halftime, which just made me sad that those beautiful ladies couldn’t find something classier to wear. I then got bored and turned … Continue reading
January 16, 2013
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I have to say that this year started off with a lot of things…none of which I’ll talk about here for now, except in a very general way. I will say that a lot was thrown at me at once, … Continue reading
December 29, 2012
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I have been thinking about some of the difficult things going on in my life right now, and while I should not dismiss them as small or insignificant, I can choose to focus on better things, on the good things, … Continue reading
December 20, 2012
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she is watching the ground rushing toward her, a free-fall of joyful absolution. she is wrapped in trust. she is watching with her eyes closed. once there was a story in her head about the possibilities and then time took … Continue reading
December 14, 2012
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“For you I desire spiritual distinction—that is, you must become eminent and distinguished in morals. In the love of God you must become distinguished from all else. You must become distinguished for loving humanity, for unity and accord, for love … Continue reading
December 7, 2012
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My friends have been busy. I’m sure I have forgotten someone, but y’all gotta let me know when you’re starting things. My supremely talented friend Andrew Johnson has come out with some gorgeous, limited edition prints of a few airport … Continue reading
December 1, 2012
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Well, it took me more than a week after Thanksgiving to write this post, but my excuse is that I was recovering from the awesome food that I ate. I spent the evening before Thanksgiving cooking at my condo. By … Continue reading