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
May 22, 2009
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“Raise ye a clamour like unto a roaring sea; like a prodigal cloud, rain down the grace of heaven. Lift up your voices and sing out the songs of the Abha Realm. Quench ye the fires of war, lift high … Continue reading
March 21, 2009
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Today is the Baha’i new year, Naw Ruz. It has been one hundred years since the remains of The Bab were laid to rest in the Shrine on Mount Carmel. For one and a half years, I could see the … 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
February 11, 2009
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Today was one of those days. I was woken by a call from a dear friend who I haven’t spoken to in years. She and I laughed and talked and agreed to meet this week for lunch. While we talked … Continue reading
September 24, 2007
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In just a short time I will attend the funeral of the last Hand of the Cause of God, Dr. ‘Alí-Muhammad Varqá. He passed on to the Abha Kingdom on Saturday evening. The obligations of the Hands of the Cause of … Continue reading
March 13, 2006
by sholeh
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Yesterday I heard the voice of myself at age 4 I spoke with a Persian inflection as I said prayers into the microphone age 5 I read from a children’s book not recognizing myself as I realized the strength of … Continue reading
August 4, 2004
by sholeh
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Ya Baha’ul Abha!! O Glory of the Most Glorious! I just think that…sometimes I don’t show enough appreciation for God and the universe.