October 27, 2010
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One day a few weeks ago, there was a need for prayers. A long day, friends and family who needed love, everything about that day sent me to the House of Worship. When saying farewell, I turned to see this: … Continue reading
October 15, 2010
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O ye friends of God! Be kind to all peoples and nations, have love for all of them, exert yourselves to purify the hearts as much as you can, and bestow abundant effort in rejoicing the souls. Be ye a … Continue reading
September 25, 2010
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It happens every few weeks, or months. A reminder of what I left behind. It comes with a sudden warm, coastal wind, or a flower that I saw every day, or a friend’s smiling face. It sometimes sneaks up, like … Continue reading
September 21, 2010
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I am mired in this in-between state, keeping emotions at bay and I can’t seem to process anything right now. My days are on the edge of frantic, the evenings a collapse into numb mindlessness. I am scattered, but to … 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 10, 2010
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“We may well emulate Bahá’í youth whose recent surge forward into the van of proclamation and teaching is one of the most encouraging and significant trends in the Faith, and who storm the gates of heaven for support in their … Continue reading
June 7, 2010
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O ye who have turned your faces toward the Exalted Beauty! By night, by day, at morningtide and sunset, when darkness draweth on, and at early light I remember, and ever have remembered, in the realms of my mind and … Continue reading
May 28, 2010
by sholeh
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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
April 30, 2010
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It would be impossible at this stage to ignore the indispensability or to overestimate the unique significance of the institution of the National Spiritual Assembly – the pivot round which revolve the activities of the believers throughout the American continent. … Continue reading
April 29, 2010
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In looking for quotations about National Convention, I found this touching story. I remember that a silk carpet was displayed in Foundation Hall when I was a child, but it is no longer hanging on the wall. I love this … Continue reading
April 22, 2010
by sholeh
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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
by sholeh
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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 24, 2010
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Some of you may remember a little photoblog project I was a part of called “Nylon Parla“. Well, things have evolved a bit. Introducing: Nineteen Months. We are a group of photographers from all over the world who are members … 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
March 2, 2010
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As I was reflecting on the Baha’i Fast, I remembered my time in Haifa, Israel. I was lucky enough to participate in two years of the fast while serving there. The photo below was taken from my flat one early … Continue reading
February 26, 2010
by sholeh
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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
February 23, 2010
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I have really bad luck when it comes to weather and moving. In the last 8 months I’ve moved 4 times, and each time there has been some sort of precipitation. Every. single. time. I went back to check the … Continue reading
January 11, 2010
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What if all you wanted to do was improve the lives of the people around you, assist with education of all people and obtain an education, and be able to worship without fear of persecution? We know these things to … Continue reading
July 21, 2009
by sholeh
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Occasionally I like to bring web sites to your attention. I don’t arbitrarily pick sites…these are hand-chosen, finely tempered sites with class and sophistication. This post’s theme is “art & education”. First of all, my latest interview (in collaboration … Continue reading
April 6, 2009
by sholeh
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I should start my own perfume line. It will be based on Persian cooking, mostly. There will be “Kabob Koobideh“, which smells like it just came off of the grill, “Persian rice”, which has the fragrant aroma of rice and … Continue reading