Values clarification might be quite timely for some people, who are rethinking their life because of the circumstances of Covid-19 and being less busy. Some self-help books, especially those found in the business section of the bookstores, focus on the idea that you are the captain of your ship, andContinue Reading
In the 60’s and 70’s, when I grew up, youth and young adults were experimenting with a lot of things. If you were angry, you needed to express it. Guilt and shame were bad and wrong. Recently the idea about guilt and shame is being revisited. At the core ofContinue Reading
“Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunates. TheyContinue Reading
The Hidden Words is a short book of 148 short, condense writings. Baha’u’llah’s introduction to the book is as follows: “HE IS THE GLORY OF GLORIES. THIS is that which hath descended from the realm of glory, uttered by the tongue of power and might, and revealed unto the ProphetsContinue Reading
For decades, I have appreciated these short snippets of wisdom, found in the book the Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed After the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. ASL-I-KULLU’L-KHAYR (Words of Wisdom) In the Name of God, the Exalted, the Most High THE source of all good is trust in God, submission unto His command, andContinue Reading
“However, until material achievements, physical accomplishments and human virtues are reinforced by spiritual perfections, luminous qualities and characteristics of mercy, no fruit or result shall issue therefrom, nor will the happiness of the world of humanity, which is the ultimate aim, be attained. For although, on the one hand, materialContinue Reading
“Is there any Remover of difficulties save God? Say: Praised be God! He is God! All are His servants, and all abide by His bidding!” The Báb I remember the late Hand of the Cause, John Roberts saying to say the removers of difficulties prayer 500 times when in greatContinue Reading
My idea is that if I can do 1% more each day, then the results will accumulate. Or if I can’t do 1%, then I’ll strive to do 0.01%, or at least try not to go backward. I got this idea from the first part of Michael Alden’s book 5% More. Anyone who was struggled with depressionContinue Reading
Yoga is a practice that originated from ancient India and has several schools. I started to use yoga to heal lower back pain with this YouTube video from Hasfit. Since, I have discovered Yoga is just as useful to help me with emotional and mental distress as with helping me outContinue Reading
Below are a sample of some quotes I find inspiring. Having these quotes on hand has helped through many a difficult time. I encourage you to compile quotes you find guidance, inspiration or strength from, whatever your belief system is. If you feel moved to share your favorite quotes, pleaseContinue Reading