Healing
Helping God
Asking God for help is probably a standard procedure for anyone in need. Helping God, on the other hand, is clearly not because God is being needy. Is the reason to help God simply as returning the favor? Is it because we are all instruments of His will? Is it because the only way to [...]
Be Afraid of No One
As much as I often try to find proper words about what I feel or what I am experiencing, Baha’u’llah’s words are always more powerful and inspiring: By the righteousness of God! Whoso openeth his lips in this Day and maketh mention of the name of his Lord, the hosts of Divine inspiration shall descend [...]
Restoration of justice, dignity, nobility and sovereignty
Today for me is a day of restoration. President Barrack Obama’s inauguration speech made a personal call to my heart inspiring it to seek with new conviction the restoration of virtue, justice, dignity, nobility and sovereignty. Here is a selection of Holy Writings I am reflecting on as I move forward with the next phase [...]
Being recreated every moment of my life
I have seldom acknowledged the inspiration I get from reading the blogs of other souls. In reality, I am grateful for so many people sharing their insights and encouragement through blogging. Last night I reflected on a post by Laura who is at that singular crossroad of life, deciding to become a Baha’i or not. [...]
Reading for today
Purify, O my God, the hearts of Thy creatures with the power of Thy sovereignty and might, that Thy words may sink deep into them. (Baha’u’llah, Prayers and Meditations by Baha’u’llah, p. 197) I beseech Thee by Thy Lastness which is the same as Thy Firstness, and by Thy Revelation which is identical with Thy [...]
Armed with the power of Thy name
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video must be worth a million words. But what if these are words by the Blessed Beauty: Armed with the power of Thy name nothing can ever hurt me, and with Thy love in my heart all the world’s afflictions can in no wise alarm [...]
Choosing peace, tranquility and contentment
I’ve been longing for peace of heart today. I found the perfect quote to guide me: The purpose underlying the revelation of every heavenly Book, nay, of every divinely-revealed verse, is to endue all men with righteousness and understanding, so that peace and tranquility may be firmly established amongst them. Whatsoever instilleth assurance into the [...]
Finding peace in every moment
As I am contemplating how exactly to write about what’s in my heart, I am looking at the joyous smile on the face of my almost 5 year old daughter, beaming at me from a photo calendar on the wall. I ask myself, what will her life be? Will it be peaceful? And I mean [...]
Being is more than just believing
Sometimes an insight comes immediately after hearing an inspiring thought; sometimes it takes time. Yesterday I attended a wonderful tutor encounter — a gathering of people who facilitate Baha’i classes and share thoughts and inspiration of how to become better at sharing Baha’u’llah’s healing message. I was particularly struck by Riva’s observation that the institute [...]
Reunion of hearts
What a pleasant surprise! God is all glorious and I experience His presence in most unexpected ways. I got this morning two comments on my blog from a very special friend who years ago touched my heart in immeasurable and lasting ways. Dawn and her brother Grant came to my hometown in the summer of [...]
