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In the summer of 2020, our neighbor did something incredible for our family. My husband Tim and I were driving home from Kansas, where we’d gone to see my mother,...

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For some time I’ve found two statements in the Baha’i teachings highly intriguing and challenging. The first says: “Let your vision be world-embracing, rather than confined to your own self.”...

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It seems obvious to most people that the world we live in has descended into utter chaos and sometimes appears to be on the brink of annihilation, especially in recent...

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Marble installation begins under the trellis, work on paths advances, landscaping and ‘Akká Visitors’ Centre near completion—marking major progress at the site.

Marble installation begins under the trellis, work on paths advances, landscaping and ‘Akká Visitors’ Centre near completion—marking major progress at the site.

In today’s world, how do we measure success? Is it determined by the sum of money we amass, the number of followers we have on social media, or the degree...

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You’ve probably seen the clichés, the chatter, and the listicles online: “5 Reasons to Ditch a Toxic Relationship,” or “How to Cancel Your Toxic Friend.” If you’re thinking about taking...

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With Ridvan just around the corner, I’d like to mention a few resources and templates (crafts, games, music, invitations and so much more) that you can find online. I’m sure there are others and I’m hoping you’ll add them to the comment section below! 1. To kick off this short list, I’d like to highlight […]

We all have faults. No one is perfect, and this can make living with other human beings challenging and difficult. Because of human imperfections, we all have a tendency to...

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BIC delegation explores how local consultative spaces are enabling communities to foster new patterns of relationships between women and men.

BIC delegation explores how local consultative spaces are enabling communities to foster new patterns of relationships between women and men.

The Baha’i teachings ask every Baha’i to abstain from participation in partisan politics and rise above its contentious, dis-unifying battles. Wow! What a tough task to follow in today’s hyper-polarized...

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This blog was born from a deeply personal moment—one that took me by surprise. I was sitting in a friend’s home when I suddenly broke down into tears. A wave of emotion crashed over me, a feeling that everything I had tried had not led to anything. As I shared my heart, my friend mentioned […]

Say the phrase “world peace” in mixed company and you’ll likely get a few scoffing dismissals, chuckles, or skeptical side-eye glances. Apparently many people see a peaceful world as an...

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Conflict and division are not new to our world; they have been with us throughout recorded history, since physical and cultural separation was normal in our less-advanced stages of human...

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One of my friends works for a company that manufactures and sells novelty items for pets.  Looking through their product catalogue, I was amused by many of the items; but...

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Diverse social actors in Brazil transcend institutional viewpoints, nurturing hope through dialogue and the reimagining of the foundations of justice and social progress.

Diverse social actors in Brazil transcend institutional viewpoints, nurturing hope through dialogue and the reimagining of the foundations of justice and social progress.