March, 2009
Prayer Station: Divine Healing
Last night’s Prayer Station was attended by me alone… and of course, Abdu’l-Baha. In a way, being by myself with the prayers, the Holy Writings and the presence of the Center of the Covenant of God made it a perfect occasion to reflect on the bounty I have had by experiencing divine healing myself, and [...]
Time for selfless love, detachment, and faith
The past two months have been a fascinating ride. God granted me one freedom and I lost a different one. I gained new insights and found that they open the door to yet deeper insights. In many ways I have grown a lot; in many ways I am still back to where I started. What [...]
The reason a heart gets broken
27. O SON OF DUST! All that is in heaven and earth I have ordained for thee, except the human heart, which I have made the habitation of My beauty and glory; yet thou didst give My home and dwelling to another than Me; and whenever the manifestation of My holiness sought His own abode, [...]
Winter Day With A Spring Design
The day the tired snow started falling From the branches kissed by the Sun That day I thought ’bout my cooking calling “To cook for just one no more is fun” That day Segovia came home But I wanted something new I just wanted to write a song for you… Now this song was supposed [...]
The enchanting flower
The true morn dawneth from the depths of a darksome night, and the world-illuminating light of day poureth forth from the canopy of a night of gloom. The enchanting flower bloometh on a branch of thorns, and multitudinous plants grow out of the sad, sodden earth. The delightful fruit sprouteth upon a piece of wood. [...]
We Are One, farewell to Dan Seals
Dan Seals, the country singer who gave the world the song “We Are One” passed away March 25, 2009 following a valiant struggle with mantle cell lymphoma. “We Are One” was probably my most favorite Baha’i-inspired song in the 1990s. Here are its beautiful lyrics: We Are One (Dan Seals) In a bombed out room [...]
The Purpose of Justice
The purpose of justice is the appearance of unity among men. (Baha’u’llah, Tablets of Baha’u’llah, p. 66) For years I thought that unity should come first. I am finally starting to see that justice is required before there can be hope for unity. Better later than never! What a gift for the Baha’i New Year! [...]
Crusade against fear and self
It amazes me how life can look totally different depending on the perspective. Allowing fear to rule can have the same effect as when zooming in on the ego. Allowing fear to reside in the heart, immediately crashes the heart, disconnecting it from the source of God’s love: Love is a light that never dwelleth [...]
Prayer Station: Meek and lowly
Tonight’s Prayer Station was remarkable. It truly fulfilled its purpose, of providing spiritual nourishment. This weekend was probably the most challenging weekend in my life, yet in all this turmoil, I got a call by a Baha’i lady from Loudoun County to tell me she would come along with a friend of hers from Alexandria. [...]
Calamity and growth
51. O SON OF MAN! My calamity is My providence, outwardly it is fire and vengeance, but inwardly it is light and mercy. Hasten thereunto that thou mayest become an eternal light and an immortal spirit. This is My command unto thee, do thou observe it. (Baha’u’llah, The Arabic Hidden Words) When a person becomes [...]
