June, 2008
A throbbing artery
Whoso firmly believeth today in the rebirth of man and is fully conscious that God, the Most Exalted, wieldeth supreme ascendancy and absolute authority over this new creation, verily such a man is reckoned with them that are endued with insight in this most great Revelation. Unto this beareth witness every discerning believer. Walk thou [...]
Rose-garden of the spirit
O FRIEND! In the garden of thy heart plant naught but the rose of love, and from the nightingale of affection and desire loosen not thy hold. Treasure the companionship of the righteous and eschew all fellowship with the ungodly. (Baha’u’llah, The Persian Hidden Words) O MY CHILDREN! I fear lest, bereft of the melody [...]
Jazz, cheese cake and hidden words
On Friday night we went to The Birchmere in Alexandria to see Tierney Sutton, a Grammy-nominated singer known to apply Baha’i consultation while collaborating with her bandmates. It was an outstanding concert of three brilliant musicians and a perfect-pitch vocalist able to turn the happiest song into a dark, reflective melody or a funeral-ready tune [...]
Keeping the sanctity of my pledge
Last night, after the study circle on “Reflections on the Life of the Spirit”, I went up the hill anxious to catch the bus but also to meet again Smith, my new friend, whom I met few days ago, after the Feast. He was sitting there on the sidewalk as friendly as usual. I sat [...]
Tribute to Baha’i Bloggers
OK, it is time to thank for the inspiration and encouragement I get from other Baha’i bloggers: Brian Kurzius through his thoughtful comments, prayers and book has offered so much support and inspiration over the past year that I have no words to express my gratitude! BahaiViews by GWD has inspired me to write more [...]
After Feast, the spiritual dessert of teaching
On Monday, my beautiful daughters helped us host the Feast of Rahmat (Mercy). In preparation, they had colored these 9-pointed stars in “rainbow” colors with signs for different virtues on each welcome card — I had told them that we will have many Baha’i guests and even the spirit of Abdu’l Baha will be with [...]
Baba Lyuba’s birthday cake recipe
In honor of my birthday, I will share the recipe for my favorite birthday cake. It is not a fancy-looking cake but anyone has ever tried it has praised it. This is a three layer cake where the top and bottom layers are identical but the middle one has walnuts. Each layer is baked separately. [...]
Blessed is… the apartment
Blessed is the spot, and the house, and the place, and the city, and the heart, and the mountain, and the refuge, and the cave, and the valley, and the land, and the sea, and the island, and the meadow where mention of God hath been made, and His praise glorified. – BAHÁ’U’LLÁH Last night, [...]
Does God like mistakes?
Last night I was sitting at the table helping my older daughter color welcoming cards to be used at the upcoming Feast of Rahmat (Mercy) which she and her baby sister will host next Monday. As she was coloring diligently, trying to stay within the lines (apparently a very important thing for a 4 1/2 [...]
Going bananas over bananas
I very well remember the joy of having 1 (one) banana as the highlight of the new year celebration when growing in socialist Bulgaria. My father would wait in line for hours to bring 4 (four) bananas, one for each family member, and sometimes also 4 (four) oranges. Postponing the pleasure of taking the first [...]
