Spaces where there is authentic encouragement towards open dialogue and integrity of self, create safe cultures that are the foundation to trust-based communities. Demonstrating a high value for human dignity by embracing people as unique and whole, has a transformative effect whether you are at work, at home, in a church or any other community.
“My home is the home of peace. My home is the home of joy and delight. My home is the home of laughter and exultation. Whosoever enters through the portals of this home, must go out with gladsome heart. This is the home of light; whosoever enters here must become illumined. This is the home of knowledge: the one who enters it must receive knowledge. This is the home of love: those who come in must learn the lessons of love; thus, may they know how to love each other.”
-Abdu’l-Baha
“O Children of Men! Know ye not why We created you all from the same dust? That no one should exalt himself over the other… Since We have created you all from one same substance it is incumbent on you to be even as one soul, to walk with the same feet, eat with the same mouth and dwell in the same land, that from your inmost being, by your deeds and actions, the signs of oneness and the essence of detachment may be made manifest.”
-Baha’u’llah
“Magnify not the faults of others that thine own faults may not appear great.”
-Baha’u’llah
“Love the creatures for the sake of God and not for themselves. You will never become angry or impatient if you love them for the sake of God. Humanity is not perfect. There are imperfections in every human being, and you will always become unhappy if you look toward the people themselves.”
-Abdu’l-Baha
“The shining spark of truth cometh forth only after the clash of differing opinions.”
-Abdu’l-Baha
“Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
