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'Abdu'l-Bahá was asked the best way to give the Bahá'í message. In a loud voice He answered in these words: The first thing to do is to acquire a thirst for spirituality, then Live the Life! Live the Life! Live the Life! The way to acquire this thirst is to meditate upon the future life. Study the Holy Words, read your Bible, read the Holy Books, especially study the Holy utterances of Bahá'u'lláh, prayer and meditation, take much time for these two. Then will you know the Great Thirst, and then only can you begin to Live the Life!
Abdul-Baha
I was recently contacted by a couple who had a chance to go on a 3-day visit to the Bahá’í World Centre. Neither had been on pilgrimage before, and considered this the next best thing. The husband wanted to go, and the wife did not. They were at a stalemate and wondered if I could [...]
Feeling judged by others is a fairly universal theme among my clients and friends, so I wanted to share some insights I’ve gained which might help you reframe the way you hear hurtful comments. The spiritual principles you need to understand are the relationship between our lower and higher natures, the principle of neither giving [...]
As we learned in the previous blog posting, the Bahá’í Writings tell us the poor are “very dear to God”; “the mercies and bounties of God are with them”; they are “never forgotten” and they are “nearer the threshold of God”. The mercies and bounties of God are with them. The rich are mostly negligent, [...]
I’m having an ongoing debate with a friend of mine, who really wants to see my financial situation improve. I’ve given the topic a lot of thought, so as I often do when I don’t understand something, I turn to the Writings to see what they have to say. Money tests seem to be part [...]
I feel privileged that you invited me here today to tell my story. I hope that what I have to say will have some meaning for you so that you may not have to take the same path yourselves! This is my truth as I see it. Others may have a different perspective. I [...]
By a reader of this blog who wishes to remain anonymous A marriage is a relationship of mutuality, respect, commitment, and all of the other qualities described in the Writings. Any couple will have their ups and downs and tests, and are meant to help each other grow. Certainly there must be a spirit of [...]
by Rachel Perry There was a moment when I was 18 when I first discovered the power of the present moment. I was suffering from post-traumatic stress after having been raped by my boyfriend several months prior and couldn’t seem to escape the blast from panic attacks and intense fear of something bad happening again. [...]
By Rachel Perry Storms blowing from all sides, Winds so strong breath is stolen, Left gasping for air, Hanging on to life with a hope, Emerging Happiness from Despair. Fierce storms with ancient winds, Tearing down the land, Not bike, nor tree, nor house does stand, People cower, afraid, afraid, afraid When will [...]
By Rachel Perry with research by Susan Gammage This greatness within me, an awareness of Divine Light, a whisper and a knocking within me, asking me, pleading with me to overcome these feelings of inadequacy so that I may Shine with the Light of God – this greatness within me, greets me each morning and [...]
Recently I was listening to a podcast on our relationship to money by my favorite minister, Jeremy McClung of the Muskoka Community Church, which left me asking the question: When is enough, enough? This is an important question to ask especially at this season of excess we call Christmas. In his talk, Jeremy handed out [...]
Recently someone asked me: how did you unblock your memories? I would like to do that. I think I am ready. This is a great question! It was totally through the grace of God. Every year of my son’s life, brought back everything that happened to me at the same age. I don’t recommend it [...]
I was talking to someone the other day, about a problem she was having with her husband. She felt that she was married to 2 different men, who she called Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. You could tell that she loved Mr. Hyde very much, but when he switched into Dr. Jekyll she was afraid [...]