The Power of Music
Music is a hidden treasure. It is the great poem of time unfurled. The physical symptom of love conquering the heart. The conviction of expression beyond words, even when accompanied by them. Science has attempted to conquer its magic and majesty, and […]
2012
The Destinies of Iran and America
In a talk delivered 20 April 1912, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá joyously proclaimed the Oneness of Humanity, the essence of Bahá’u’lláh’s mission, and encouraged union between America and Persia. Although present day Iran is at odds with America, it would not be hard to […]
2012
Paris Talks Revisited: The Equality of Sex
…in the two lower kingdoms of nature we have seen that there is no question of the superiority of one sex over the other. In the world of humanity we find a great difference; the female sex is treated as […]
2012
Paris Talks Revisited: Equality of Men
We live in a time where there is a great call for equality amongst human beings, but what does this principle of equality actually look like when translated into reality? During His Paris talk on the seventh principle of Bahá’u’lláh’s […]
Paris Talks: The Last Meeting
Upon thinking about this talk, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s last talk in Paris, I am inclined to think about nature. His understanding of the grand architecture of life itself is evident as all attending are gently consoled and encouraged. It feels like the […]
2011
Brooklands Airfield
I have been thinking a lot about ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s trip to Brooklands airfield on September 29th in 1911. It strikes me that it was an accumulation of relatively unlikely, but wonderful occurrences. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, who was a visitor from the East, was sighted […]
2011
Stirrings in the Middle East – Part 2
While `Abdu’l-Bahá had to spend a year in Egypt in order to recuperate His health and ready Himself for the mission ahead, He spoke to the Egyptian people about the ideas of peace and harmony within society. Having been subjected […]
2011
Stirrings in the Middle East – Part 1
‘Abdu’l-Bahá departed in 1910 on what was to be a spiritual rejuvenation for the West. After a brief Visit to the Holy Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel, He made His way to the port to begin His journey. […]