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
September 20, 2012
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A friend shared this poem by Baha’u’llah with me, which I had never heard, and I wanted to post it here. —————— The following was told by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to the friends at Abu-Sinan in 1915. Whilst at Baghdad many learned … Continue reading
June 8, 2011
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This is what has been happening…a glimpse into my (mostly) suburban life since we last spoke. I’m always busy, that is nothing new. And I’m pretty sure I’m forgetting a lot of things… 1. I took a flight around the … Continue reading
December 2, 2010
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“Know thou that every fixed star hath its own planets, and every planet its own creatures, whose number no man can compute.” -Baha’u’llah NASA announced a discovery today regarding a “microorganism (that) substitutes arsenic for phosphorus in its cell components.” … Continue reading
September 1, 2010
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For the Yaran. For the flood-stricken in Pakistan. For the women of Congo. For everyone. Lauded be Thy name, O my God! Thou beholdest how the tempestuous winds of tests have caused the steadfast in faith to tremble, and how … Continue reading
August 24, 2010
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I started reading the Kitab-i-Iqan (Book of Certitude) again this week. It is one of Baha’u’llah’s most important books, and I realized that I hadn’t spent enough time with it, especially in light of questions that have been coming my … Continue reading
May 28, 2010
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I got a lot of responses about my last post, in many different ways: email, chat, Twitter, Facebook, and, shockingly, real life. I had no idea that the subject would resonate so strongly. There were suggestions to delete/deactivate my Facebook … Continue reading
May 19, 2010
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Facebook makes me unhappy. Let me explain that. In the last few months, I realized that the time I spend on the internet is split into two different categories. The first is social networking like Facebook & Twitter, random entertainment … Continue reading
April 22, 2010
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Arise, and proclaim unto the entire creation the tidings that He Who is the All-Merciful hath directed His steps towards the Ridvan and entered it. Guide, then, the people unto the garden of delight which God hath made the Throne … Continue reading
April 19, 2010
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The other day I was searching for something random in the Baha’i Writings, and came across this passage from Baha’u’llah. It is just fascinating to me, and I thought I might share it with you. Baha’u’llah explains how language has … Continue reading
March 21, 2010
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This is the Baha’i new year (167 B.E.). I am feeling…settled, at peace. I seek out peaceful things, spaces, and sometimes people these days. Other times, I want to be surrounded by crowds. The Naw-Ruz post for nineteen days is … Continue reading
February 26, 2010
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Are you doing anything special this year to celebrate Ayyam-i-Ha? What things did you do as a kid, if you grew up as a Baha’i? If you don’t know about this time of charity, gift-giving, and celebration, what would you … Continue reading
December 17, 2009
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Sholeh’s bookshelf: currently-reading 1421: The Year China Discovered America by Gavin Menzies Abdul-Baha in America by Robert H. Stockman Sholeh’s bookshelf: read Understanding Death: The Most Important Event of Your Life by John S. Hatcher You are Not a … Continue reading
December 8, 2009
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I love the idea that our dreams can transcend space and time. Baha’u’llah discusses this theme in a fascinating passage from Gleanings: “As to thy question concerning the worlds of God. Know thou of a truth that the worlds of … Continue reading
June 24, 2009
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“With aching hearts, Baha’is of the world focus on the events unfolding in Iran, the birthplace of their religion.” -Baha’i World News Service Every day I read the news. Whatever tragedy has happened in the world, the media is covering … Continue reading
June 18, 2009
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It has been 8,760 hours since I came home. Since I left home. It is two places now, where I am and where I was. It is pieces of memories that float to the surface with no warning and leave … Continue reading
May 28, 2009
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One year ago. We walked in the darkness, the glow of lights far away. The mosquitoes attacked if we sat too long, and so we walked. The night was damp, the seats surrounding Bahji covered in dew, the rocks less … Continue reading
April 21, 2009
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Today is the First Day of Ridvan, and we celebrated by having some friends over for lunch. Now I am having a quiet afternoon, enjoying the silence, reflecting, and trying to recover from a cold. The Most Great Festival is, … Continue reading
March 6, 2009
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First, and most importantly, is this amazing letter from the Baha’i International Community that was sent on March 4, 2009 to the Ayatollah. If you want a clear explanation of the situation of the Baha’is in Iran, distilled to a … Continue reading
February 26, 2009
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(my last visit to Bahji at the end of my service) From amongst all mankind hath He chosen you, and your eyes have been opened to the light of guidance and your ears attuned to the music of the Company … Continue reading