As February rolls around each year, many Baha’i families are getting excited about Ayyam-i-Ha. Wonderful memories can be created during these four (or five) days, within the family, amongst Baha’i friends, and also as part of the wider community. But what is the true spirit of Ayyam-i-Ha and how exactly can, and should, we celebrate […]
Calling on the Power of the “Tablet of Ahmad”
With the numerous tests and uncertainties of motherhood, the Tablet of Ahmad is a wonderful gift to mothers. Shoghi Effendi wrote: “The Tablet of Ahmad was revealed by Bahá’u’lláh to be read when one feels himself in exceptionally difficult circumstances. There is nothing obligatory about its use, and every person has to decide for himself […]
Creating Prayerful Intimacy in Your Marriage
Would you like to get into a routine of saying prayers with your spouse? In this post we will read a quotation about the bond that should exist in Bahá’í marriage and explore how praying together can foster this relationship. Quotation [quote]Consequently when the people of Baha desire to enter the sacred union of […]
Radiant Hearts Program Now Complete!
We are happy to announce that the Radiant Hearts program is now complete! The 20 lessons – 19 for each Baha’i month plus one extra for Ayyam-i-Ha – are now available from the Radiant Hearts main page. We have made the Radiant Hearts materials free because we want everyone to have access to them. However […]
“At First Light” Arts Exhibition – Volume 1
To celebrate the launch of our upcoming CD “At First Light” Volume 1, we are holding an arts exhibition for which you and your children are invited to submit a digital photograph of a piece of art about our CD’s title “At First Light.” Our CD title was chosen from the following selection: “Every day […]
Eight Ideas for Teaching Prayerfulness
Regular reading of the Writings and prayerful meditation on the teachings are two of the requisites for spiritual growth. Incorporating prayer and the spirit of prayerfulness into our daily routine will no doubt aid in fulfilling these obligations. When we pray, we are in the presence of God. It is a very special time, a […]
New Radiant Hearts Lesson: Generosity
The Online Lesson for Generosity is now available! Download the lesson documents, listen to the songs, and see samples of several crafts and activities here: [button link=”https://www.enablemetogrow.com/generosity” type=”icon” icon=”heart”] Generosity Online Lesson[/button] This lesson is part of Radiant Hearts, a program for families to learn Baha’i prayers, memorize short quotations from the Writings […]
Five Ways for Mothers to Share the Faith
If you have young children, it can be difficult to complete a conversation about the Faith during a playdate. You can easily be halfway done with answering the question about what “Baha’i” means when a child needs to go to the toilet or a drink has been spilled on the carpet. It is helpful for […]
Introducing “Soulrise Melodies”: A Musical Duo Creating Sweet & Simple Melodies to Uplift the Soul
Soulrise Melodies is a musical duo consisting of husband and wife, Zafar and Chelsea. Chelsea is co-creator of the website Enable Me To Grow, along with her sister-in-law Penina (Zafar’s sister). Chelsea and Zafar endeavor to write simple, easy-to-learn tunes that follow a Baha’i quotation straight through so it can be recited later without pause.
New Radiant Hearts Lesson: Kindness
The Online Lesson for Kindness is now available! Download the lesson documents, listen to the songs, and see samples of several crafts and activities here: [button link=”https://www.enablemetogrow.com/kindness/” type=”icon” icon=”heart”] Kindness Online Lesson[/button] This lesson is part of Radiant Hearts, a program for families to learn Baha’i prayers, memorize short quotations from the Writings […]