December, 2009
Opportunity to be patient
He, verily, rewardeth beyond measure them that endure with patience. (Baha’u’llah, Gems of Divine Mysteries, p. 72) Last week was the longest uninterrupted period of quality time I got to spent with my precious girls in a year. We went on vacation at the Baha’i Social and Economic Development conference in Orlando, FL. There were [...]
Arlington Prayer Station Invitation “Reflections”
As rain does not make its way into a well roofed house, so passion does not make its way into a reflecting mind. (Buddhism, Dhammapada – Sayings of the Buddha) Cleanse the mirrors of your hearts from the dross of the world and all that is therein, that they may reflect the resplendent light of [...]
To quote or not to quote
A friend sent a link to the latest Seasons Greetings by United Way: You might notice a familiar quote which comes from these words of Baha’u’llah, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha’i Faith: The utterance of God is a lamp, whose light is these words: Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of [...]
Purge your hearts
Purge your hearts from love of the world, and your tongues from calumny, and your limbs from whatsoever may withhold you from drawing nigh unto God, the Mighty, the All-Praised. Say: By the world is meant that which turneth you aside from Him Who is the Dawning-Place of Revelation, and inclineth you unto that which [...]
Arlington Prayer Meeting Invitation “Divine Light”
Though (by his learning and sanctity) he may be entitled to accept presents, let him not attach himself (too much) to that (habit); for through his accepting (many) presents the divine light in him is soon extinguished. (Hinduism, Laws of Manu) The most important thing is to polish the mirrors of hearts in order that [...]
Arlington Prayer Station Invitation “Enlightenment”
Those whose minds are thoroughly practiced in the factors of enlightenment, who find delight in freedom from attachment in the renunciation of clinging, free from the inflow of thoughts, they are like shining lights, having reached final liberation in the world. (Buddhism, Dhammapada – Sayings of the Buddha) If ye seek God, it behooveth you [...]
