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  • “I Believe” thoughts on some lyrics

    This evening, I listened to the song I Believe by Andrea Bocelli and Katherine Jenkins. I am always so moved when I listen to this song—the blend of those fantastic vocals and the lyrics that touch my heart so profoundly. The entire piece makes me melt. I’m not sure if you have heard the song, but I just wanted to share some of those lyrics.

    One day I’ll hear The laugh of children In a world where war has been banned

    One day I’ll see Men of all colors Sharing words of love and devotion

    and

    Open your heart To those who need you In the name of love and devotion

    Yes, I believe

    I believe in the people Of all nations To join and to care For love

    I believe in a world Where light will guide us And giving our love We’ll make heaven on earth

    Someday when you have the time, put the song on and meditate on those lyrics if we could all make something so beautiful manifest, truly making heaven on earth.

  • Afterlife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    I just finished the series Afterlife about a widower who is having trouble getting beyond the loss of his wife. It has to be one of the greatest love stories I have ever watched, even with the ridiculous amount of foul language it contains. It’s funny how Ricky Gervais can offend yet still break my heart. I just found it to be such a moving little series that it is definitely worth the watch. But I’m sad it is over. I really recommend it. If you’re offended by foul language, you may want to avoid it.

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  • Blinded by the Light ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

    Today I stumbled upon a great little movie I didn’t know existed. The story of a young Pakistani boy in England whose life is inspired by Bruce Springsteen. I really did enjoy it. If you are a Springsteen fan or like stories about immigrant families, you will really enjoy it, I think.

    Blinded by the Light

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  • Ambassador to Humanity

    For those of you who are curious about other faiths or religions, I wanted to share a nine-episode podcast series I recently finished called Ambassador to Humanity. It’s available on Spotify, Apple, and most other popular podcatchers. It recounts the life and work of Abdu’l-Baha, the son of Baha’u’llah, the founder of the Baha’i Faith, and the authorized interpreter of His teachings.

    He was loved by Muslims, Jews, Christians, and many more. He lived a life of service to humanity. As I sat and listened to each episode, each one made me cry to myself silently as I would think what it would be like to have been in his presence, or if I could live up to his example, and very much reminded me that I haven’t. I really cannot express the amount of love I felt just from stories of people who had encountered Him.

    I’m not trying to push a sales pitch for the Baha’i faith; It is a chance to hear what kind of people we can strive to be, no matter our faith or even lack of it. Honestly, it is worth listening to and a significant part of our history. I hope you enjoy it.

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