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"The gift of God to this enlightened age is the knowledge of the oneness of mankind and of the fundamental oneness of religion. War shall cease between nations, and by the will of God the Most Great Peace shall come; the world will be seen as a new world, and all men will live as brothers."
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"Treasures lie hidden beneath the throne of God;
the key to those treasures if the tongue of poets."
The Bab

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"O my God! O my God! Unite the hearts of Thy servants, and reveal to them Thy great purpose. May they follow Thy commandments and abide in Thy law. Help them, O God, in their endeavor, and grant them strength to serve Thee. O God! Leave them not to themselves, but guide their steps by the light of Thy knowledge, and cheer their hearts by Thy love. Verily, Thou art their Helper and their Lord."
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1  Abdu'l-Baha in London
2  http://www.bahaiprayers.org/unity1.htm

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August 11, 2019 at 10:58am
August 11, 2019 at 10:58am
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Jamál (Beauty }, 11 Kamál (Perfection) 176 B.E. - Sunday, August 11, 2019

"There have issued, from His [Baha’u’llah] mighty Pen, various teachings for the prevention of war, and these have been scattered far and wide.

The first is the independent investigation of truth; for blind imitation of the past will stunt the mind. But once every soul inquireth into truth, society will be freed from the darkness of continually repeating the past.

His second principle is the oneness of mankind: that all men are the sheep of God, and God is their loving Shepherd, caring most tenderly for all without favouring one or another. ‘No difference canst thou see in the creation of the God of mercy’; [Qur’an 67:3] all are His servants, all implore His grace..."
‘Abdu’l-Baha3

Independent Investigation of Truth

We must use our minds
Ask questions and find answers
Determine truth for ourselves

Oneness of Humanity

Humanity is a tree
whose roots are deep
in the soil of Africa
and whose branches spread
across the Earth,

Footnotes
3  Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Baha
August 10, 2019 at 12:26pm
August 10, 2019 at 12:26pm
#964015
Jalál (Glory}, 10 Kamál (Perfection) 176 B.E. - Saturday, August 10, 2019

Saturday's been a productive day. I finished "In the Castle of Mah-Ku: To the Bab"  and "Gift of Joy: To The Bab"  in "Bicentenary Poems and Prose" , and "Week 10: Ya Du - Global Warming"  in "Snow's Writing for 2019, 2020, & Beyond" . I entered one contest and review one item. Friday wasn't as productive because I had to let an automatic update run on my computer and it took longer than what I expected. I did manage to start "In the Castle of Mah-Ku: To the Bab"  in a loose leaf notebook, so it day wasn't entirely wasted.
August 8, 2019 at 1:32pm
August 8, 2019 at 1:32pm
#963912
Istijlál (Majesty}, 8 Kamál (Perfection) 176 B.E. - Thursday, August 8, 2019

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Blog City ~ Every Blogger's Paradise  (E)
Blog City - Every Blogger's Paradise.
#1972895 by Lyn's a sly fox

Day 2057: "Technology is cool but you've got to use it as opposed to letting it use you." Prince Do you agree with Prince?

Maturity and Technology

Day by day
humanity grows up,
matures as a single species
becoming united
in all aspects of life.

Day by day
technology connects
city to city,
nation to nation,
and individual to individual.

The proper use of technology
requires the maturity
of nations,
and of individuals.

Day by day
humanity grows up,
accepts the responsibility
of a mature species,
and learns how to use technology.
August 7, 2019 at 10:29am
August 7, 2019 at 10:29am
#963857
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Idál (Justice}, 7 Kamál (Perfection) 176 B.E. - Wednesday, August 7, 2019

I didn't sleep well last night. I'm not sure that a slept at all, but I must have dozed a little bit. because I don't feel tired today. I know that I tossed and turned all night, which was an accomplishment because it's difficult to toss and turn in a recliner. Some people might say it's impossible, but I know better because I managed to toss and turn.

I suspect one of the problems was the heat. I turned the cool air off because of sinus problems when I leave it on. I'll leave it on longer tonight. If it's remains on when I go to sleep, well that's too bad. I'll just deal with the power bill. Another reason could be that I was worried about bills. I managed to overdraft the checking account this week, and it's only the first full week in August. Normally I wait until the third or fourth week to overdraft the account.

I have three items, I know, is coming out of the account next week. That means there is still the possibility of overdrafting it again. I'm just too mentally weary to worry about it now. I know that if I could keep from paying over draft fees I could pay on a loan that I foolishly took out. I have to call a couple of people about the loan tomorrow. I'll call the Better Business Bureau to see what options I have dealing with the harassment. I'm fairly sure my blood pressure has gone up over this, but I could be wrong. I found my blood pressure monitor, so I'll take my blood pressure beginning tonight.
August 6, 2019 at 12:39pm
August 6, 2019 at 12:39pm
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Fiḍál (Grace}, 6 Kamál (Perfection) 176 B.E. - Tuesday, August 6, 2019

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#1901868 by Lyn's a sly fox

DAY 2452: What is your perfect summer evening or night?

Summer Evening in Oklahoma

Long shadow
fingers point eastward,
as fireflies
attempt to complete with the setting sun.

A fish
jumps out of the water
to catch an insect
skimming the surface
of the Chikaskia River.

A cool breeze
whispers through the elm trees
carrying the aroma
of all beef hot dogs roasting
on the ends
of straightened wire clothes hangers.
August 5, 2019 at 11:42am
August 5, 2019 at 11:42am
#963757
Kamál (Perfection}, 5 Kamál (Perfection) 176 B.E. - Monday, August 5, 2019

I have live in this apartment for nine months. In those months, my finances haven't gotten any better, and--I suspect--they have gotten worse. From December 2018 to March 2019 we dealt with mice, which we finally got rid of by filling up the holes they used to get under the house. Next we dealt with bedbugs, which (I hope) we have gotten rid of. We still have roaches and I haven't seen an exterminator in two months

In those months, my checking account was not overdrawn for one or two months. It was overdrawn in July. I suspect it will be overdrawn this month, and there isn't a damn thing I can do about it. I keep attempting to increase what little income I have, but it isn't working. I have a person loan I don't have the money to pay off or even on. I still have a student loan I have to deal with. I'm stressed. I want to move, but I can't afford to move. Beside my credit rating would be a problem if I did move.

I do my bests, but it doesn't seem like its good enough. I'm tempted to call my sister to see if I can move in with her, but that isn't the answer. She lives in Searchlight, and there are no doctors there. All my doctors are in Las Vegas. The paratransit that I take to my doctor appointments don't run between Searchlight and Las Vegas, so transportation would be at least twice as much as I pay now. At least in Las Vegas I'm not isolated.

I'm at my wits end. I'm stuck here for, at least, another four months. Probably another year because I can't afford to look for another place. Even if I could afford to look, I probably wouldn't qualify. I want to cry, but it wouldn't do any good. I have to call the student loan people tomorrow and see if I can get another year without paying. I will as if there is a way of getting the loan forgiven, but I suspect that is out of the question. I also have to deal with someone from Dollar Loan about the loan I stupidly took out (I had a feeling it was the wrong thing to do at the time).

I'm at my wits end. I don't have enough to pay any of the bills that are due this month. I don't know what I'm going to do. At least the rent is paid and I don't have to worry about the power bill this month. I'm going to close this. I just don't see any way clear this month.
August 4, 2019 at 1:04pm
August 4, 2019 at 1:04pm
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Jamál (Beauty}, 4 Kamál (Perfection) 176 B.E. - Saturday, August 4, 2019

It's Sunday, the beginning of a new Gregorian week. I follow the Badi calendar, which begins the week on Saturday and ends it on Friday. On Friday, I unplug the landline and turn my smartphone's ringer off, which prevents interruptions from people I've not intention of dealing with on Friday. The only way to contact me on Friday is through an e-mail, because I focus on writing.com activities. I don't do surveys on Friday either.

On Friday, August 2, I completed "Meditation on Honor: To The Bab" , "Meditation on Sovereignty: To The Bab" , "Meditation on Dominion: To The Bab" , and " Meditation on Loftiness: To The Bab"  in "Bicentenary Poems and Prose" . On Saturday, August 3, I finished "Glad-Tidings: To The Bab"  and "Beatitudes: To The Bab" , which made 64 poems completed with 136 left to complete in 86 days. To complete the goal I have to write, at least, 2 poems a day, which means I can complete the 200 in 68 days.
August 3, 2019 at 10:49am
August 3, 2019 at 10:49am
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Jalál (Glory), 3 Kamál (Perfection) 176 B.E. - Saturday, August 3, 2019

Divine power flows
though the space-time continuum
forward,
backward
endlessly moving,
uniting pas and future
with the eternally advancing present.
August 2, 2019 at 12:41pm
August 2, 2019 at 12:41pm
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Istiqlál (Independence), 2 Kamál (Perfection) 176 B.E. - Friday, August 2, 2019

A friend asked ‘Abdu’l-Bahá how far the individual could attain to that Christ consciousness in himself of which St. Paul speaks as our hope of Glory. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá turned with a look of great joy and said with an impressive gesture:

“The bounty and power of God is limitless for each human soul. Consider what was the quickening power of the Christ when He was on earth. Look at His disciples! They were poor and uncultured men. Out of the rough fisherman He made the great Peter, and out of the poor village girl of Magdala He made one who is a power in all the world today. Many queens have reigned who are remembered by their dates in history, and nothing more is known of them. But Mary the Magdalene is greater than them all. It was she whose love strengthened the disciples when their faith was failing. What she did for the world cannot be measured. See what a divine power was enkindled in her by the power of God!”
‘Abdu’l-Baha 4

Consider Mary the Magdalene

On the first Friday in August,
I contemplate Mary the Magdalene
a strong woman
who recognized Christ
as a Mirror of the Almighty.

He strength of faith
reflects the power of God
to transform the lives
of believers.

Footnotes
4  Notes of conversations; ‘Abdu’l-Baha in London’
August 1, 2019 at 5:47pm
August 1, 2019 at 5:47pm
#963559
Istijlál (Majesty), 1 Kamál (Perfection) 176 B.E. - Thursday, August 1, 2019
Feast of Kamal

"It is given to man to obtain knowledge, to attain to great spiritual perfection, to discover hidden truths and to manifest even the attributes of God; but still man cannot comprehend the Essence of God. Where the ever-widening circle of man's knowledge meets the spiritual world a Manifestation of God is sent to mirror forth His splendour."
Bahá’í Writings

Divine Mirrors

I contemplate the mirrors of God,
God sent human beings
who reflect the divine attributes
to humanity.

Each come,
when darkness overshadowed humankind,
to reflect the light of the Holy Spirit
and guide mankind
to unity.

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