[A]ny agency whatever, though it be the instrument of mankind's greatest good, is capable of misuse. Its proper use or abuse depends on the varying degrees of enlightenment, capacity, faith, honesty, devotion, and highmindedness of the leaders of public opinion."-'Abdu'l-Baha
This quote got me thinking about the current frenzy for world change. Everywhere, civil society is awakening, online causes are proliferating, violence, conflict, and natural disasters continue unabated, and governments are being toppled. The moral and ethical center of human existence is not only being scrutinized, but is being manipulated by powerful forces within a very dysfunctional human family. The pressure and complexity of human problems can be overwhelming, even to individuals and institutions who look like they know what they're doing.
In the moment it is tempting to get out there, jump into the fray, and do what you think is good.
Things to think about:
1-Take a good look at your spiritual assets; without them (spiritual qualities), you're just like the next person;
2-"Fact" before "Act"; Be informed and get ALL the facts before you choose your path;
3-Consider your 'humanity before humanitarianism', meaning take a personal accounting of who you are as a human being before you wander aimlessly into 'do-gooderism'
4- Count the blessings of being able to serve others. Its' rewards are endless!
This quote got me thinking about the current frenzy for world change. Everywhere, civil society is awakening, online causes are proliferating, violence, conflict, and natural disasters continue unabated, and governments are being toppled. The moral and ethical center of human existence is not only being scrutinized, but is being manipulated by powerful forces within a very dysfunctional human family. The pressure and complexity of human problems can be overwhelming, even to individuals and institutions who look like they know what they're doing.
In the moment it is tempting to get out there, jump into the fray, and do what you think is good.
1-Take a good look at your spiritual assets; without them (spiritual qualities), you're just like the next person;
2-"Fact" before "Act"; Be informed and get ALL the facts before you choose your path;
3-Consider your 'humanity before humanitarianism', meaning take a personal accounting of who you are as a human being before you wander aimlessly into 'do-gooderism'
4- Count the blessings of being able to serve others. Its' rewards are endless!
