Bahá'í Blog

This month the Australian Baha’i Community released a 24-minute documentary titled Emerging from Obscurity. It tells the story of a fledgling Baha’i community in 1950s Australia as it undertook the herculean task of raising the first Baha’i House of Worship in the region, on Sydney’s northern shores. The crises and victories depicted moved me to […]

I’ve been attending the annual ebbf conferences and that’s how I became friends with Charles R. Howard. He and Mónica Martínez Vargas have co-authored a fascinating book called Two Wings of Leadership: Balancing Feminine and Masculine Power in Life and Organizations. To celebrate its recent launch, the e-book format of this publication is available for […]

People often ask me how to meditate. I’ve been thinking about it a lot this week, and here is what I’ve come up with.  As you know, I like to go straight to the Baha’i Writings to see what they say. So for example, I read a quotation from Baha’u’llah like: Blessed is he who […] seateth […]

Donna Rae Price has authored a four-book science fiction series for teens and adults called The Sundering! The books take place nine hundred years in the future, where “a peaceful but struggling humanity reaches out from Earth, looking for planets, looking for people, looking for their place in the galaxy.” A couple of years ago, […]

The Association for Baha’i Studies for North America recently held its annual conference and has posted many of its talks and break-out sessions on YouTube. Thus far, we’ve featured Continental Counsellor Borna Noureddin’s thoughts on innovation, technology and the transformation of society. Older curated content found on Baha’i Blog that also addresses these topics includes […]

“How can AI help us become more human humans?” This was a very provocative question that was asked at the end of a wonderful seminar on “Evolution and Consciousness” that I attended recently. I’d like to share a few reflections on the question here, with the caveat that everything shared is my own personal perspective. […]

Whenever I’m in the holy land visiting the Shrines, there’s an undeniable pull that draws me. I can’t linger in the reception centres or get caught up in conversations. I get physically anxious—my soul knows where it needs to go, and any meandering unsettles me. But this time was different. I found myself in the […]

When I first signed up for driving school in Munich, I thought I was just learning a practical skill — something necessary, maybe stressful, but ultimately straightforward. I never imagined I’d still be struggling months later, having failed the theory once, the practical twice, and spent over €8,000. But gradually, I realized this wasn’t just […]

I think an argument could be made that poetry is when words are put together perfectly. Abdu’l-Baha is reported to have said, What is music? It is a combination of harmonious sounds. What is poetry? It is a symmetrical collection of words. Therefore, they are pleasing through harmony and rhythm. Poetry is much more effective and complete than […]

I am unashamed to admit I have fallen prey to the Millennial trend of bird watching. It brings me so much joy! As does this book by Michelle Goering, part of which is based on whimsical conversations between the author and a series of birds. And that’s only part of the book! In this interview, […]

Graeme Duckmanton has shared with us that “using the arts for self expression has been encouraged in our community in Livingstone Shire, Queensland. This poem, ‘A Blade of Grass’, takes its inspiration from the Baha’i Writings.” A Blade of Grass From all that we know from the first to the lastBut who wills the growth […]

In recovering from the abuse and traumatic events of my childhood, I frequently read or have been told that recovery involves feeling my emotions. I’ve been called an “emotional quadriplegic” because I live in my head and don’t feel anything below my neck. Why am I so resistant? Prevailing wisdom would say it’s my way to stay safe, […]

Hi friends! One parenting maxim I have heard repeatedly is the notion of “connection before correction”. It is based on the idea that when you need to correct a child’s behaviour, it’s important for them to feel secure in your love first. After the explosion of emotion of the moment has passed, and within the […]

I deeply admire the work of Sana Vasli–his dedication, enthusiasm and wholeheartedness are infectious! You might remember Sana and I chatted when he released a new podcast series called “Stories of the Master“. Well, that was just season one! Season two is out now and this season is called “Stories of the Bab” and it’s […]

Originally from Iran, Mahin Pouryaghma is a dear Baha’i who has striven to serve the Baha’i Faith her whole life. Mahin has been putting pen to paper and has been chronicling her journey of assisted living. This journaling has been published in a series of articles on Baha’i Teachings and, most recently, on Medium. It has […]

I’m always scanning the online horizon to see what cool and captivating initiatives Baha’is are up to and I was particularly charmed to stumble upon an Instagram profile called The Deep Ask where youth answer profound questions with thoughtful and refreshing honesty. The videos are produced by Kassra Habibi and he generously agreed to tell […]

This short video, shared by the Australian Baha’i Community, shows how students from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Western Australia are learning how Baha’i holy day celebrations can provide the ideal space to engage in meaningful conversations and strengthen connections with friends both old and new. Find more videos from the Australian Baha’i Community on its YouTube […]

This month the Australian Baha’i Community released a short documentary called Beyond the Dome about the House of Worship in Sydney. The film shares some insights for us to consider as work is undertaken to beautify, enhance and restore the House of Worship for the years ahead–this exciting initiative is called “Dayspring of Light”. You […]

Helen Flynn has written a children’s book about the historic and unparalleled event of the Martyrdom of the Bab. It’s titled When the Smoke Cleared and it’s illustrated by Louisa Kwan Shabani. I’ve chatted with Helen in the past about her children’s book The Glory of God so I was curious to hear about this […]

A book, very special to the hearts of my family members, has just been released and we’re all excited about it! It describes the services and sacrificial efforts of my husband’s beloved grandfather, Dr. Jamshid Aidun. The book is called Ripples from the Rupunui: Dr. Aidun’s Healing Journey and it’s written by Brian Cameron. While […]