“O ye loving mothers, know ye that in God’s sight, the best of all ways to worship Him is to educate the children and train them in all the perfections of humankind; and no nobler deed than this can be imagined.” -Abdu’l-Baha, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha, p. 138 Chelsea has written an opinion […]
Practicing Self Awareness: A Mom’s Balance between Detachment and Self Care (Guest Post: Laura Harley)
Many devoted parents struggle with recognizing and meeting their own needs in the midst of serving others. And while the Baha’i writings encourage us to serve and sacrifice, they also enjoin us to know ourselves and take care of ourselves so that we can continue to be of service. Here is an excerpt about self-care […]
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 […]
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 […]
Interview with Musician Laura Harley (June Music Giveaway)
Critics and fans alike rave about the “crystalline beauty” of Laura Harley’s voice. On her debut solo album, Laura combines electronica, alternative rock, and pop to create her own unique sound. The songs reflect many of Laura’s experiences over the past few years including her Baha’i pilgrimage and her work as an artist and a […]
Five Ideas for a Spiritually Uplifting Mother’s Day
The month of May holds a holiday called Mother’s Day in countries all over the world. It is a time to honor and show gratitude to mothers for all their hard work, and is celebrated in many ways. Spending special family time, giving mom a gift, letting mom have the “day off” to herself, taking […]
Feast Journal – Stay Intentional Throughout the Year
Keeping a journal can help you reflect on the past and prepare for the future and, above all, it can remind you to live your life in a “learning mode.” Taking time to process experiences and learn from mistakes is a helpful habit to establish when working towards any goal, and is of great importance […]
Write Your Spiritual Bucket List
Have you ever wished you would have more prayers memorized? That you’d finally learn to think before you speak? Or that you could really share “Anna’s presentation” with clarity and confidence? A Bucket List is basically a list of life goals, or things you want to do “before you kick the bucket” (a.k.a. die). Now’s […]
“Dream & Scheme” – Booklet for the Fast and Naw Ruz
It’s the first day of the Fast and there is only one more month to go till Naw Ruz! This time of year is the season for reflection as well as celebration, so today we want to share something as a little Fasting/Naw Ruz gift to all of you. To kick off the first of […]