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Kamál (Perfection), 14 Jalál (Glory) 176 B.E. - Monday, April 22, 2019
Day 1951: “Sometimes it is good to fly close to the flame, see and experience the heat, but then fly away again, to survive, to be wiser in the art of heat,” says Robert Black. Doesn’t flying close to the flame take courage though? From where can we find that courage and how can we know when to fly away again without getting hurt? Test of Faith Flames burn or consumes the moth that flies too close. The danger is known, but life is too short not to take the risk. Faith requires action; requires us to test our wings near the blaze of love. Gratitude List For 14 Jalál Today I am thankful ... ...that my Bank of America checking account isn't overdrawn today. ...for the chocolate filled bear claw I had with my coffee this morning. ...that I was able to reschedule my Therapy appointment to Thursday, May 2, at 10:30 A.M. ...for the clouds decorating the blue sky today. ...that I have 190 points in my Survey Junkie account. ...for the bottle of ice water I have to drink this afternoon. ...that I was able to attend the First Day of Ridvan celebration yesterday.
DAY 2346: If you give people light, they will find their own way. ~ Dante Alighieri What do you think? Lighting the Flame of Search. Speak don't remain silent because silence is darkness concealing the path. Speech is a light, a flame, revealing the way out of darkness. By proclaiming truth as you perceive you light the fire of curiosity, of search, the the mind of another. Once the flame of search is ignited it cannot be extinguished. |