User:David/Topic/The life of the spirit/The appropriate attitude

With the knowledge that we are spiritual beings comes the ability to shape our daily habits in ways that will benefit not only ourselves but others as well. Can you think of an example of what fruit these habits, when exercised throughout one's life, will bring into the world?

One amongst His Teachings is this, that love and good faith must so dominate the human heart that men will regard the stranger as a familiar friend, the malefactor as one of their own, the alien even as a loved one, the enemy as a companion dear and close. Who killeth them, him will they call a bestower of life; who turneth away from them, him will they regard as turning towards them; who denieth their message, him will they consider as one acknowledging its truth. The meaning is that they must treat all humankind even as they treat their sympathizers, their fellow-believers, their loved ones and familiar friends. -Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Even though our goals and aspirations are lofty, the expectation we place on ourselves should be manageable and realistic. See the topics on the daily life of a Bahá’í, the important of meditation, the example of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and remember that small progress is still progress. Taking two steps backwards and three steps forward is still progress. Having three good weeks and one bad week is still progress.

No soul is tested beyond its capacity

He will never deal unjustly with any one, neither will He task a soul beyond its power. He, verily, is the Compassionate, the All-Merciful... Purge your sight, that ye may perceive its glory with your own eyes, and depend not on the sight of any one except your self, for God hath never burdened any soul beyond its power. -Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh