Virtue Wednesday: Introduction
I am very happy to introduce new series: Virtue Wednesday. As Baha’is, we believe that everyone is born into this world with talents, capabilities and virtues that need to be sought out, nourished and...
View ArticleVirtue Wednesday: Teaching the Virtue of Unity
“All mankind are the fruits of one tree, flowers of the same garden, waves of one sea.” ~ Abdu’l – Baha Welcome to Virtue Wednesday. Today’s Virtue is Unity. *** When we talk about Unity, first thing...
View ArticleVirtue Wednesday: Joyfulness
I am back with Virtue Wednesdays and would like to talk about a very important virtue: Joyfulness. Why is it important? Because being joyful and happy is what gives us energy, hope for the best and...
View ArticleVirtue Wednesday: Gentleness
I am a little late posting for the Virtue Series – family is always a priority! Today I would like to talk about Gentleness. Here’s a very nice quotation by Abdu’l-Baha that says it all: “Love and...
View ArticleVirtue Wednesday: Elevating Empathy
I am very happy to introduce today’s Virtue Wednesday post written by Barbara Gruener! Barbara Gruener is a school counsellor and character coach at a National School of Character in Friendswood,...
View ArticleVirtue Wednesday: Forgiveness
“Do not look at the shortcomings of anybody; see with the sight of forgiveness. The imperfect eye beholds imperfections. The eye that covers faults looks toward the Creator of souls.” (Abdu’l-Baha,...
View ArticleVirtue Wednesday: Thoughtfulness
Since my blogging break and hopefully over (at least for the time being!), I am very happy to resume sharing some thoughts and activities related to character development and nurturing virtues. Today I...
View ArticleVirtue Wednesday: Love
“Where there is love, nothing is too much trouble and there is always time.” Abdu’l-Baha Today’s Virtue Wednesday is about Love. I chose this wonderful virtue to talk about in dedication to my dearest...
View ArticleCreative Tuesday: Collages for Love
Last week the world celebrated Valentine’s Day which coincided with the 14th Day post Spring Festival – the Lantern Festival. Growing up in Soviet Russia, we never celebrated Valentine’s Day and I had...
View ArticleSpecial Guest Thursday: Teaching Kids to Choose Love {All Done Monkey}
I am posting a bit later this time as my hands were literally busy with a new bundle of joy! I am so excited for this Special Guest visiting my blog – my dear friend and one...
View ArticleOne Planet, One People
April 22th is a very special day in our calendars – it is the Earth Day. It is also special because just 10 days before Yuri Gagarin, the first astronaut, went to space! On this day people worldwide...
View ArticleV is for Virtues
Today I will be sharing about one of my favorite subjects – Virtues. This is something each and everyone has. And somethings each and every one of us should strive to improve. There are so many...
View ArticleVirtues Series: Peaceful Dove Craft
I felt it would be great to start the new year with reviving my series – Virtues Series! It was quite successful and I hope to continue sharing ideas and love with you. If you are new to my blog,...
View ArticleTeaching Justice to Children
O SON OF SPIRIT! The best beloved of all things in My sight is Justice; turn not away therefrom if thou desirest Me, and neglect it not that I may confide in thee. By its aid thou shalt see with thine...
View ArticleDaily Activities Checklist
I have promised you an example of Daily Activities Checklist. So I am offering you 2 freebie printables: one with our existing list and one with blank lines where you can write in your activities with...
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