By that which is self-caused, I mean that of which the essence involves existence, or that of which the nature is only conceivable as existent. Baruch Spinoza, The Ethics, 8 https://oceanlibrary.com/link/E8YYZ/ethics_benedict-spinoza/ Exploring the fundamental definition of a reality that brings itself into being. Let your vision be world-embracing…” — Bahá’u’lláh #Spinoza #Philosophy #Ethics #Metaphysics #SelfCaused
Read MoreRoadmap for a Moral Society #191: The Decline of the Family and the Baha’i Vision of Marriage In the 191st session of “Roadmap for a Moral Society,” the group opens with prayers and discusses the global decline of the family—divorce, separation, unstable relationships, moral and spiritual decline, materialism, technology distraction, and harms to children—contrasting these […]
Read MoreIt is to worship Alláh as though you are seeing Him, and while you see Him not yet truly He sees you. Imam Nawawí, Forty Ḥadíth of Nawawí, 8 https://oceanlibrary.com/link/69k6G/forty-hadith-of-nawawi/ Living with mindfulness means knowing you are never truly alone. Let the awareness of higher watching inspire excellence in everything you do today. Let your […]
Read MoreThe LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? King David, Psalms, 406 https://oceanlibrary.com/link/P2EQs/book-of-psalms-tehilim_david/ Let your light shine brighter than your shadows today. Walk boldly, because fear only has as much power as you give it. Let your […]
Read More“As high as Heaven is above the earth, which it encompasses, so high above all other utterances the law of Mazdeism stands.” S.A. Kapadia, The Teachings of Zoroaster, 30 https://oceanlibrary.com/link/5yQaB/the-teachings-of-zoroaster_kapadia/ Reaching for higher truths elevates everything we do. Stand tall in your values and let your principles guide your path today. Let your vision be […]
Read MoreThe highest excellence is like (that of) water. The excellence of water appears in its benefiting all things, and in its occupying, without striving (to the contrary), the low place which all men dislike. Hence (its way) is near to (that of) the Tao. Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching, 42 https://oceanlibrary.com/link/VizyK/tao-te-ching_lao-tzu/ Be like water-adapting to every […]
Read MoreThe Baha’i Writings give us surprisingly timely and explicit advice on how we can best and most safely interact with the modern healthcare environment
Read MoreRoadmap for a Moral Society (Session 190): Causes of War, Rising Military Spending, and the Bahá’í Path to Peace In the 190th session of “Roadmap for a Moral Society,” the group opens with a prayer and continues a discussion of how eliminating clergy could prevent conflict, then reviews 2025 global defense spending ($2.63 trillion) and […]
Read MoreThis quote from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá beautifully encapsulates the interconnectedness of all life. It suggests that every being is linked in a vast, intricate chain of existence, where each entity plays a role in supporting and influencing others. This concept highlights the importance of mutual aid and cooperation in the natural order, suggesting that the growth and […]
Read MoreThe concept of human brotherhood and dependence as described by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá highlights the essential nature of mutual helpfulness and cooperation in fostering human welfare. This idea suggests that our interconnectedness is not just a philosophical stance but a fundamental requirement for our collective well-being. By supporting one another and working together, we can create a […]
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