Loftiness: Honiara, Solomon Islands
“Man should know his own self, and know those things that lead to loftiness or to baseness, to shame or to honor, to wealth or to poverty.” – Baha’u’llah
Loftiness: Almaty, Kazakhstan
“The art of music is divine and effective. It is the food of the soul and spirit. Through the power and charm of music the spirit of man is uplifted.” - ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace., pp. 52–54
Loftiness: Pensacola, USA
“By Thy glory! Every time I lift up mine eyes unto Thy heaven, I call to mind Thy highness and Thy loftiness, and Thine incomparable glory and greatness; and every time I turn my gaze to Thine earth, I am made to recognize the evidences of Thy power and the tokens of Thy bounty. And [...]
Loftiness: Vancouver, Canada
“O Son Of Man! Humble thyself before Me, that I may graciously visit thee. Arise for the triumph of My cause, that while yet on earth thou mayest obtain the victory.” ~Baha’u’llah
Loftiness: Los Angeles, USA
“All praise, O my God, be to Thee Who art the Source of all glory and majesty, of greatness and honor, of sovereignty and dominion, of loftiness and grace, of awe and power. Whomsoever Thou willest Thou causest to draw nigh unto the Most Great Ocean, and on whomsoever Thou desirest Thou conferrest the honor [...]
Loftiness: Israel
Reflect. Take a moment. “The first Taráz … is that man should know his own self and recognize that which leadeth unto loftiness or lowliness, glory or abasement, wealth or poverty.”Bahá’u’lláh, Tarazát (Ornaments), pp. 34-35
Loftiness: Adelaide, Australia
A bird taking flight from my neighbour’s pergola. “Ye are even as the bird which soareth, with the full force of its mighty wings and with complete and joyous confidence, through the immensity of the heavens, until, impelled to satisfy its hunger, it turneth longingly to the water and clay of the earth below it, [...]
Loftiness: Guam
At a neighborhood children’s class a boy jumps rope and calls out the words of Baha’u’llah, “So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth!” “Were man to appreciate the greatness of his station and the loftiness of his destiny he would manifest naught save goodly character, pure deeds, and [...]
Loftiness: London, England
Swans are such simple beautiful creatures. While watching it swimming in the water with elegancy, I thought, how is it possible that some people still do not believe of god and his power. God has created each creature for a purpose and with something that makes him stand among others. ‘ All praise, O my [...]
Loftiness: Los Angeles, USA
A group of fans wave at their favorite celebrity on Hollywood Blvd. People often say that they feel like they “know” their idols – film stars, musicians, you name it. How often do we find their reality is nothing like our imagination. In fact we say that it is truly impossible to know the fullness [...]
Loftiness: Kinshasa, DRC
“Were man to appreciate the greatness of his station and the loftiness of his destiny he would manifest naught save goodly character, pure deeds, and a seemly and praiseworthy conduct. If the learned and wise men of goodwill were to impart guidance unto the people, the whole earth would be regarded as one country. Verily this is [...]
Loftiness: Penang, Malaysia.
Stairs at a Chinese temple, taken in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generousity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness. Confucius
Loftiness: London, England
The date on the watch is significant since it is during the ‘intercalary days’ of the Baha’i year, also known as the festival of ‘Ayyam-i-Ha,’ which runs from February 25th to March 1st. During Ayyam-i-Ha, Baha’is perform acts of charity, give gifts to friends and family, and attend social gatherings. “Let the days in excess [...]
Loftiness: Vancouver, Canada
“The glory of Him Whom God shall make manifest is immeasurably above every other glory, and His majesty is far above every other majesty. His beauty excelleth every other embodiment of beauty, and His grandeur immensely exceedeth every other manifestation of grandeur. Every light paleth before the radiance of His light, and every other exponent [...]
Loftiness: Guam
The waves nearly washed away what she had sought. When she opened her hands, a smooth round of coral appeared, shining like a pearl. “Too exalted is Thy loftiness for the hands of such as are endued with understanding to reach unto Thee, and too profound is Thy fathomless depth for the rivers of men’s [...]
Loftiness: San Antonio, USA
“None can equal Thee in Thy created realms; none can compare with Thee in the universe Thou hast fashioned. The mind of no one hath comprehended Thee, and the aspiration of no soul hath reached Thee. I swear by Thy might! Were any one to soar, on whatever wings, as long as Thine own Being [...]
Loftiness: Oklahoma, USA
[Children] have pure hearts. They have spiritual faces. The effect of the divine teachings is manifest in the perfect purity of their hearts. That is why Christ has addressed the world, saying, “Except ye be converted, and become as littlechildren, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven”—that is, men must become pure in heart to [...]
Loftiness: Florida, USA
A rare opportunity to walk by the ocean, with weather that made my soul sing. The sun high in the sky, the colors heightened…it was truly heaven. (photo taken in Florida) “All glory be unto Thee. Immeasurably exalted is that which beseemeth Thee. Verily no one hath ever adequately grasped the loftiness of Thy [...]
Loftiness: Taichung, Taiwan
At the Science Museum Botanical Park in Taichung, Taiwan, two families walk together on a path, sons riding high on the thrones of their fathers’ shoulders. “Man should know his own self, and know those things that lead to loftiness or to baseness, to shame or to honor, to wealth or to poverty.”—Bahá’u’lláh, Tablet of Tarazát. [...]
Loftiness: Alps, Italy
The snow-capped mountains of the Italian Alps. If you look just beyond the mountains in the centre of the image you can make out parts of the Cellina, Meduna, and Tagliamento rivers in Northern Italy. This was taken during a flight from Barcelona, Spain to Vienna, Austria. There was ample time to contemplate the loftiness [...]
Loftiness: Boston, USA
People building a wall out of ice, at midnight. MIT. “The first Taráz … is that man should know his own self and recognize that which leadeth unto loftiness or lowliness, glory or abasement, wealth or poverty.” Bahá’u’lláh, Tarazát (Ornaments), pp. 34-35.
