Upliftment of Minds, Hearts, and Spirits
“Today all people are immersed in the world of nature.
That is why thou dost see jealousy, greed, the struggle for survival,
deception, hypocrisy, tyranny, oppression, disputes, strife, bloodshed,
looting, and pillaging, which all emanate from the world of nature. Few are
those who have been freed from this darkness, who have ascended from the world
of nature to the world of man, who have followed the divine Teachings, have
served the world of humanity, are resplendent, merciful, illumined and like
unto the rose garden. Strive thine utmost to become godlike, characterized with
His attributes, illumined and merciful, that thou mayest be freed from every
bond and become attached at heart to the Kingdom of the incomparable Lord. This
is Baha’i bounty, and this is heavenly light.” (Revealed
by `Abdu’l-Baha, “Selections from the Writings of `Abdu’l-Baha”, p. 206)
We have the power to change
the world! Well, the power to change an immediate little corner of the world
rather, for sure--if we so choose and aim to do. Each and every one of us have
an enormous power to influence people around us--and what makes the world, a
world, first and foremost is its people. The ability to influence and inspire
is an incredible power, as it is a superb responsibility. Every word that we
utter, however casually, every action we commit and manifest, and every single
thought and sentiment that we entertain in our minds and hearts, can influence
others and will have an effect in our surrounding--positively and otherwise. As
ours impact others, so may and will do their actions and words affect us, even
the invisible energies and thoughts which they possess and carry along could
have a possible influence on us and our doings and thoughts. To be aware and
vigilant to this will not only protect us from the negative energies and
effects, instead leading us to the sources of positive forces and impacts which
would inspire us, but it will more importantly empower us with a constructive
supremacy and positive wisdom and capacity of influencing our environment and
inspiring its people in lofty ways at every step of daily life; thus, greatly
contributing to the betterment, the worthy and upward progress, the beauty and
happiness of the world of living. We should also be humbly open and
intelligently receptive in welcoming others’ positive thoughts and
contributions, which not only affects them in building and strengthening their
capacities and confidence and having them feel special and valuable, it will also
be an astute way of learning, conducive to greater wealth of knowledge and
understanding in our being. Woodrow Wilson has a nice line that I like very
much; he had once said: “I not
only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow [from other
people].” This is wisdom, this is respect and appreciation of other people’s
thoughts and talents, and it is a practical, beneficial and morally healthy
practice—not only for us individually—but also
for a collective and peaceful life harmoniously set on the mode of
mutual cooperation, learning and advancement. It is an intelligent way of
enjoying the gifts of minds, and parallel to it and perfectly complementary is
the finest and noblest sentiments that can emanate from our hearts, from a
universal love to every human being which is innate yet concealed in them. When through the ‘Truth’ discovered through
our intelligent open minds and through a belief thus flourishing in our hearts,
they develop their capacities hand-in-hand and realize that every single person
is a ‘trust’ to the world, to us all, a ‘potentially noble’ and honored
being. And such a profound knowledge and
worthy understanding permeating our minds and creating lofty sentiments in our
hearts, by turn translate into a loftiest and sweetest engagement of all: service
to mankind. Everything fruitful and
supreme begins from a tiny and healthy thought, like a fine seed which becomes
a mighty tree, or like a gentle and pure ray of light which finds its way into
a dark space and tells the story of the dazzling sun in the sky, opening the
doors heavenward. Starting little, imagine what an inspiration a sincerely
encouraging positive word can create for a colleague, the friend, a family
member whom we meet every day and talk to next, or a new person whose path
crosses ours today? It can build wonders! Every word has a spirit and a life. To know it
first-hand, experience it in action by passing on one or two with an
intelligent mind and a sincere intention, and you shall witness the magic! (Blogger, n.Sh.)
“When
man’s soul is rarified and cleansed, spiritual links are established, and from
these bonds sensations felt by the heart are produced. The human heart
resembleth a mirror. When this is purified human hearts are attuned and reflect
one another, and thus spiritual emotions are generated. This is like the world
of dreams when man is detached from things which are tangible and experienceth
those of the spirit. What amazing laws operate, and what remarkable discoveries
are made! And it may even be that detailed communications are registered...” (Revealed
by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, “Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá”, p. 108)
“The
worlds of God are in perfect harmony and correspondence one with another. Each
world in this limitless universe is, as it were, a mirror reflecting the
history and nature of all the rest. The physical universe is, likewise, in
perfect correspondence with the spiritual or divine realm. The world of matter
is an outer expression or facsimile of the inner kingdom of spirit. The world
of minds corresponds with the world of hearts.” (Revealed by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá,
“The Promulgation of Universal Peace”, p. 270)
Please click on the link and enjoy:
Create in me a pure heart
"He
that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love." (From the Christian
Holy Writings, King James Bible, 1 John)
"Love is the light that guideth in darkness, the living link that uniteth God with man, that assureth the progress of every illumined soul." (From the Baha'i Holy Writings, “Selections from the Writings of `Abdu’l-Baha”)
"Everybody
can be great... because anybody can SERVE. You don't have to have a college
degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve.
You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love." (Martin Luther
King)
"This
is worship: to SERVE mankind and to minister to the needs of the people.
Service is prayer." (Words
by 'Abdu'l-Bahá, “Paris Talks”, p. 176)
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Radiance and joy is light which gives life to hearts and guides minds to right! (Blogger—n.Sh.)
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