- “This is, O my God, the first of the days on which Thou hast bidden Thy loved ones to observe the Fast. I ask of Thee by Thy Self and by him who hath fasted out of love for Thee and for Thy good-pleasure – and not out of self and desire, nor out of fear of Thy wrath – and by Thy most excellent names and august attributes, to purify Thy servants from the love of aught except Thee.” This is a great time of year to deepen on the concept of, “There are laws that Baha’is follow,” and on the idea that we follow those laws out of love – not out of a fear of punishment.
- Nineteen Days is updating again, just in time for the Fast. PS They have a new BOOK available of the last few years’ photos.
- If you’re on Twitter, the hashtag #BahaiFast will let everyone know what you’re up to.
Anonymous Cowgirl is Negin and Lev writing about faith, race, marriage, love, and environment. Only one of us is a cowgirl. Updated weekly.