Writing in Snow

Midweek Reflections: Human Brotherhood

‘Idál (Justice), 7 Sulṭán (Sovereignty) 174 B.E. - Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Human Brotherhood

"Human brotherhood and dependence exist because mutual helpfulness and cooperation are the two necessary principles underlying human welfare. This is the physical relationship of mankind. There is another brotherhood, the spiritual, which is higher, holier and superior to all others. It is heavenly; it emanates from the breaths of the Holy Spirit and the effulgence of merciful attributes; it is founded upon spiritual susceptibilities. This brotherhood is established by the Manifestations of the Holy One."

Bahá’í Writings

I just finished reading "Noticing Newbies Newsletter (January 24, 2018)" , the theme, in a nutshell, was encouragement. This week's editor said that everyone likes and needs encouragement. As I read the newsletter, I realized that encouraging others is part of human brotherhood. When we encourage someone else, even if it is only say that person is doing a good joy, we are showing our gratitude for having that person in our lives. We are, also, helping that person develop their spiritual attribute because we are telling them that their work and they are important in the grand scheme of the universe.