Bahá’í Explorations

This beautiful metaphor from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá encourages us to find beauty and purity amidst challenges and adversity. The image of a rose surrounded by thorns suggests that even in difficult circumstances, there is something precious to be appreciated. Similarly, the idea of drinking pure water from a spring highlights the importance of seeking out and embracing positivity and clarity in our lives. This philosophy can remind us to focus on the good in any situation and to approach life with a sense of gratitude and mindfulness, recognizing that every challenge can also present an opportunity for growth and appreciation.

Let us inhale the perfume of the rose from the midst of thorns which surround it; let us drink the running water from every pure spring.


‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Paris Talks, 760
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We must seek out the goodness in every person and every tradition, despite their imperfections.

Let your vision be world-embracing…” — Bahá’u’lláh