Might: Sydney, Australia
Even when life ceases to bless you with a gift, beauty still resonates within its wake. “Strive, then, that ye may attain that station, that ye may unravel the mysteries of love from its wind-flowers and learn the secret of divine and consummate wisdom from its eternal fruits. Solaced are the eyes of them that [...]
Might: Haifa, Israel
The lofty columns of the International Archives Building in Haifa, Israel. This photo was taken with a Hasselblad medium-format camera using expired Kodak Tri-X 400 black and white film, which was exposed for 64 seconds at f/5.6. If you look closely, you can see the stars have made small trails in the sky. “How great [...]
Might: Chicago, USA
“…And when I behold the sea, I find that it speaketh to me of Thy majesty, and of the potency of Thy might, and of Thy sovereignty and Thy grandeur…” ~Baha’u’llah, (Prayers and Meditations, pg 272)
Might: Chicago, USA
I have been inspired by the stories of heroes, the forces of willpower and love, the stories of truth and of sacrifice… “By Thy might which is far above all mention and praise! Whatsoever is revealed by Thee is the desire of my heart and the beloved of my soul. O God, my God! Look [...]
Might: Venice, Italy
A night of reflection and remembrance after the passing of a loved one. “O SON OF BEING! With the hands of power I made thee and with the fingers of strength I created thee; and within thee have I placed the essence of My light.” -Baha’u’llah, The Hidden Words
Might: Vancouver, Canada
“O Son Of Man! Magnify My cause that I may reveal unto thee the mysteries of My greatness and shine upon thee with the light of eternity“. ~Baha’u’llah
Might: San Antonio, Texas
“Happy is the man who will arise to serve My Cause, and glorify My beauteous Name. Take hold of My Book with the power of My might, and cleave tenaciously to whatsoever commandment thy Lord, the Ordainer, the All-Wise, hath prescribed therein.” Baha’u’llah
Might: London, England
St John’s The Divine Church, London. Where ‘Abdu’l-Bahá visited and spoke, exactly 100 years ago. “On September 17th 1911, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá at the request of the venerable Archdeacon of Westminster addressed the congregation of Saint John the Divine [above photo] after evening service. With a few warm words characteristic of his whole attitude Archdeacon Wilberforce introduced [...]
Might: Apia, Samoa
I was so happy when I spied this green lizard clinging to the underside of one of the wooden benches inside the House of Worship. He emulated how I felt in that moment – the desire to find a cool place inside that beautiful structure to just peacefully exist. I have awakened in Thy shelter, [...]
Might: Guam
“Forgiving and Most Bountiful art Thou, O my Lord! Power hast Thou to do what Thou pleasest. All else but Thee are impotent before the revelations of Thy might, are as lost in the face of the evidences of Thy wealth, are as nothing when compared with the manifestations of Thy transcendent sovereignty, and are destitute [...]
Might: Taipei, Taiwan
Arise, then, and make steadfast your feet, and make ye amends for that which hath escaped you, and set then yourselves towards His holy Court, on the shore of His mighty Ocean, so that the pearls of knowledge and wisdom, which God hath stored up within the shell of His radiant heart, may be revealed unto you. [...]
Might: Haifa, Israel
The Seat of the Universal House of Justice. “Sanctified be the Lord of all mankind, at the mention of Whose name all the atoms of the earth have been made to vibrate, and the Tongue of Grandeur hath been moved to disclose that which had been wrapt in His knowledge and lay concealed within the [...]
Might: Toronto, Canada
“…Meanwhile, by the power of His might, He hath made this broken-winged bird to rise up before all who dwell on earth. He hath shattered the serried ranks of the rebellious, and hath given the victory to the hosts of salvation, and breathed into the hearts of those who stand firm in the Covenant and [...]
Might: Oklahoma, USA
In the aftermath of a storm that tore branches off trees and ripped fences apart, the sky warmed into a soothing peach and marked with light a reminder of its invincible might. “O Son of Beauty! By My spirit and by My favor! By My mercy and by My beauty! All that I have revealed unto [...]
Might: Brooklyn, USA
“I adjure Thee by Thy might, O my God! Let no harm beset me in times of tests, and in moments of heedlessness guide my steps aright through Thine inspiration. Thou art God, potent art Thou to do what Thou desirest. No one can withstand Thy Will or thwart Thy Purpose.” The Bab
Might: Vancouver, Canada
“With power and might will the proclamation of the kingdom of El-Abha found a new civilization, transforming humanity; dead bodies will become alive; the dark sky will become luminous; blind eyes will see; deaf ears will hear; the dumb will speak and the indifferent will be decorated with the flowers of a divine civilization.” Abdu’l-Baha, [...]
Might: Chicago, USA
This statue was reaching toward the sun, solitary and strong on a windswept beach. I loved the lines, the cleanliness, the splash of color… “Ere long, thine eyes will behold the standards of divine power unfurled throughout all regions, and the signs of His triumphant might and sovereignty manifest in every land…Such are the strains [...]
Might: Boston, USA
Reflections as we walk on Crane Beach, Labor Day weekend. “Thy might, verily, is equal to all things.” –Prayers and Meditations by Bahá’u’lláh, CXLVII.
Might: Taipei, Taiwan
In Caotun Township, Taiwan ROC, two youth and four adults rolled up sleeves, braving thick dust to take inventory of a Chinese Language publishing trust, uncovering some hidden gems! Speaking of language… I found it relevant to the photo to cite the English definitions of this month’s name, ‘Might’: 1. Used to express possibility 2. [...]
Might: Kent, England
‘Might’ is a power, force, or vigour, especially of a great or supreme kind. The law of marriage, on the other hand, is viewed as a ‘fortress for well-being.’ Methinks ‘Might’ and a ‘fortress’ aren’t too disimilar. This photo was taken for a friends wedding. “And when He desired to manifest grace and beneficence to [...]
Might: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Ria just needs to grow taller by 3 cm to be able to not only switch off but also switch on the light in the room. “Therefore, our weakness is an evidence that there is might; our ignorance proves the reality of knowledge; our need is an indication of supply and wealth…” -The Promulgation of [...]
Might: Alaska, USA
There is something comforting about being near mountains. “In the beginning of every Revelation adversities have prevailed, which later on have been turned into great prosperity.” “Say: O people of God! Beware lest the powers of the earth alarm you, or the might of the nations weaken you, or the tumult of the people of [...]
