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One common theme often emerges from the biographies of social trailblazers — their acknowledgment of a higher force guiding their lives.   In those biographies and autobiographies, we hear of...

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My neighbor who was struggling is now dying, perhaps within the next few hours. Today, all her family members, as well as a childhood friend, kept her company. Of course,...

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Isn’t it interesting to look at something you might think of as negative and to perceive how it is, in fact, positive? Say abstaining from food and drink. I could perceive it as a hardship, something to be endured, or I could be thankful my body is able to go without food and water for […]

Every year at about this time, I get asked by friends: “If I wanted to take part in the Baha’i fast, could I do it?” “Sure,” I tell them. One...

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Most of us have heard the expression that “time heals all wounds,” but is that true? Does the mere passage of time dull the severity of pain and resolve the...

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In the October 12, 1952 issue of Ebony magazine, a feature article appeared titled, “Baha’i Faith, Only Church in World That Does Not Discriminate.”  At that time, Ebony magazine enjoyed...

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The Baha’i Fast is a sacred time—a period of spiritual renewal, reflection, and connection to God. However, for years, I woke up before sunrise dreading the day ahead, knowing that by mid-morning I’d feel drained, short-tempered, and counting the hours until sunset. I asked myself: While preparations for the Fast will look different for everyone […]

The measure of our spiritual power is what we do, not what we say. The Baha’i teachings ask everyone to manifest God’s teachings and powers in our daily conduct, not...

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For four days this week, Baha’is around the world will celebrate with festivities, gifts, parties, service projects, and charitable humanitarian work. Why? Well, we’re celebrating the Baha’i holiday called “Ayyam-i-Ha.”...

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“Why did I personally do it now? I needed to cleanse my mind of the brothers I’ve lost and relieve myself of the burden of the lives I took.” After...

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