Monthly Archives: March 2009

Happy Naw-Ruz!

By lessan | Published: March 20, 2009

Today is the last day of the fast, the day of loftiness in the month of loftiness. Through the fast, we strive to become detached from this world and from our lower nature, and to approach the heavenly horizon and the spiritual realm. Our loftiness then, and the acceptance of our fast, is wholly dependent […]

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Lamentations of Yahya’s pen

By lessan | Published: March 10, 2009

I recently came across a story about the pen of Mírzá Yahyá, who was complaining to Bahá’u’lláh of its treatment at the hands of its owner. The story is from the Kitáb-i-Badí (The Wondrous New Book), which is not yet translated into English, but I found a description of this story in Nader Saiedi’s book […]

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Pioneer song

By lessan | Published: March 4, 2009

One of my favorite songs is the pioneer song by Joanny Lincoln. It evokes memories of life in Cameroon when I was growing up, with its vivid imagery and encouraging words. And one quote from the song, where Joanny says “you only have one life to offer in service” really stands out for me. She […]

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