We must be like the fountain or spring that is continually emptying itself of all that it has and is continually being refilled from an invisible source. To be continually giving out for the good of our fellows undeterred by fear of poverty and reliant on the unfailing bounty of the Source of all wealth and all good -- this is the secret of right living.
Shoghi EffendiRegarding the passage on p. 163 of the 'Gleanings': The creatures which Bahรก'u'llรกh states to be found on every planet cannot be considered to be necessarily similar or different from human beings on this earth. Bahรก'u'llรกh does not specifically state whether such creatures are like or unlike us. He simply refers to the fact that there are creatures on every planet. It remains for science to discover one day the exact nature of these creatures.
Shoghi EffendiThe troubles of this world pass, and what we have left is what we have made of our souls, so it is to this we must look to becoming more spiritual, drawing nearer to God, no matter what our human minds and bodies go through.
Shoghi EffendiWe must not only be patient with others, infinitely patient, but also with our own poor selves.
Shoghi Effendi