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Research Editor's Picks 1. Patience 2. Nebulae-9 3. One 4. Lead with Gratitude 5. Revolution review 6. Come Again? 7. The Sword of Life 8. A Vital Decision 9. Five Lunes for 2024 Heading 1 A New Year Renews Hope Heading 2 How do you express hope in your poems and stories? Hook Where do you find hope? About This Newsletter I dreamed a dream of peace, A time when war would cease, I looked across the Earth, Saw none who suffered dearth, Saw everyone content, Able to pay their rent. In this vision of hope the Earth was one country, Humanity, the leaves and the fruits of one tree All living together in love and harmony. I heard a fervent voice ringing Like ten thousand angels singing Proclaiming a new day's dawning With humanity united As citizens of the planet: While I watched a new age unfold The voice continued proclaiming A new heaven and a new Earth, Human dignity unblighted, The torch of liberty lighted And shining across the planet Encouraging enlightenment. Letter From the Editor A New Year always brings new hope. It doesn't matter what happened in the old year. Even when world-encompassing problems are still present and increasing, the New Year brings new hope to those who have a vision of hope. The New Year also brings hope to those who know where their hope lies. Many of us find hope in our spiritual path. We find it in the scriptures of our religion. We find it in the individual who revealed that religion. Others find hope in volunteering for organizations that help the hungry, the homeless, the sick, the aged, or immigrants. Where do you find hope? I find hope in Baha'u'llah and the sacred writings of the Baha'i Faith. Each time I read or recite a prayer revealed by one of the Central Figures of the Baha'i Faith, my hope is renewed. I also find hope in the discoveries of science, especially the sciences of medical, astronomy, and paleontology. To name just a few. Do you have a vision of hope? I stated my vision of hope in the poem at the beginning of this newsletter. What is your vision of hope? What is your vision of hope based on? My vision of hope is based on the sacred scriptures revealed by Baha'u'llah. How do you express hope in your poems and stories? I express my hope in poems, blog entries, and essays. Do you have a specific genre you use to write about your hope? It's a New Year, please let me know about the ways you renew your hope for humanity, the world, and yourself. Editors Picks
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Feedback "Spiritual Newsletter (December 13, 2023)"  christo  writes: I have yet to learn how to participate in these contests, stc (it's okay, I'm not here to "win", but wouldn't mind participating some time; when I saw what this one I really wanted to share a poem I wrote about Obama being elected, so I believe I'm too late to participate, but i'm still ngfonna post this poem called "The Rebirth of hope"Kåre เลียม Enga  writes: Invite people who are different from you into your life. Practice love, tolerance, acceptance for who they are "as is". Create a loving inclusive community where everyone is respected... no exceptions. |
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