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Deeds, not words!

3/12/2016

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I am happy to share that we have added one more lesson to our website www.divinegemsvirtues.com, grade 2 lesson 2, with the prayer quotation put into music. 
 
As we are fasting in this special month of Alá and as I read the wonderful cleansing prayers that Bahá’u'lláh has given us for fasting, I contemplate on how to raise our children to be dedicated to their Faith and to be of service to humanity! 
 
I reflect back on my childhood and while I cannot remember all the advice that my mother gave me, I do remember how she served and how my parents practiced truthfulness.  I remember how they cared for those who were in need and tried to help as much as they could.  They never told me that I should fast but they exemplified it in their actions.  

How do I want my daughter to remember me?  More importantly how do I want my daughter to be as a grown up?  Márisá and I have many discussions on different subjects in regards to spirituality, history, and life in general.  Will she remember those when she gets older or she will just remember what I did!?  These reflections motivate me to be a better parent!  

"Say, O brethren! Let deeds, not words, be your adorning."
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WELCOME TO THE DIVINE GEMS OF VIRTUES!

1/30/2016

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Our smallest family unit is a group of three, my husband Themis, my daughter Márisá, and I, Naghmeh.  We cherish belonging to a much bigger and diverse family that is called humanity!

“Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost love and harmony, with friendliness and fellowship.”
                                                     -Bahá'u'lláh
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We have two big adorable dogs, Zeus and Coco.  We love having them around and Márisá loves playing with them!  We enjoy music in our home as it is the ladder for the soul.  We have biweekly children classes for all who are interested to provide spiritual education for their children in nearby communities.  Our family decided to share what we do in our children classes with those who are interested all around the world and hence Themis started on building this website with the lesson plans that are based on Ruhi book 3, Teaching Children's Classes.  

​As Baha'is we believe that spiritual education of children need to be central to family and community life and we as parents and members of our community need to tend to the spiritual aspirations of our children who are the future builders of the world peace.  We want to show our children that service is a way of life and practicing virtues such as love, unity, helpfulness, kindness,...is the magnet that draws spiritual forces.  We want to show and teach our children that we are noble beings and it is our sacred duty to take care of our souls, human family, animals, and nature!

Please visit this site from time to time as we will be adding more lessons and songs to the website.  We are open to any suggestions and ideas you may have.  

Be Happy!
​Be of service!

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