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Jalál (Glory), 12 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Saturday, July 4, 2020 Independence Day
DAY 2177: July 4th! Here in the US, this is Independence Day. Tell us what independence means to you. What does independence mean to me? One of the dictionary definition of independence is "freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others."3 The problem with this definition, and most dictionary definitions, is that it doesn't include responsibility. For me independence means taking responsibility for one's own actions. It means searching for truth--whether it scientific or spiritual truth--for yourself rather than taking someone else's word for an idea. It means the ability and willingness to change your opinion when facts prove otherwise. In an independent nation, all citizens must take responsibility for their actions, thoughts, and opinions. They have to ask what they base their opinions on. Do they consider opposing opinions are being valid? Or do they dismiss opposing opinions because they are different from what they have been taught or read on specific blog, which agree with them? Are they open minded and have friends from different cultural, religious, political affiliations or of different colors? Do they look beyond what the history books tell them to fine the true history of their nation? Footnotes |
Istiqlál (Independence), 11 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Friday, July 3, 2020
The prompt for DAY 2786 is “Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new.” ― Ursula K. Le Guin ~ Your thoughts? Love Remewed "God is Love!" "Love is only of the four kinds that I have explained. (a) The love of God towards the identity of God. Christ has said God is Love. (b) The love of God for His children—for His servants. (c) The love of man for God and (d) the love of man for man. These four kinds of love originate from God. These are rays from the Sun of Reality; these are the Breathings of the Holy Spirit; these are the Signs of the Reality." "God is Love!" In each age God is revealed through one of the Holy Spirit flowing through one of God's Sacred Manifestations. Please Note: When man is used in the sacred scriptures it usually refers to humanity in general as opposed to a specific gender. Footnotes |
Istijlál (Majesty), 10 Raḥmat (Mercy) 177 B.E. Thursday, July 2, 2020 Today I am thankful... ...for the prayers revealed by the Bab and Baha'u'llah. Since they were revealed by two of God's Manifestations, they are the most powerful prayers any human being can say. ...that I was able to walk--with my walker--to the mail box without falling. ...for fresh brewed black coffee on this majestic Thursday morning. ...that there are five Thankful Thursday in July 2020. ...for the doughnut holes I had to go with my coffee this morning. ...that I am able to use my printer to print and copy important items. ...for the Lorna Doone Short Bread Cookie Crisp I have for my afternoon snack. ...that the power bill for July is only $38.36. ...for the 1,649,183 GPs in my Gift Points account. |