I asked myself tonight: what is the greatest creation we can ever create? Some of the answers that came up were: our lifetime's accomplishments, our love and dedication to others, our children. Now all of these are great answers, surely, but ask yourself "what would really be the one thing, the one creation, accessible to all, that could encompass and surpass them all?" While you're pondering that, here's what I came up with.
As the only creatures in God's creation endowed with full and complete freedom, our greatest creation would be to create in ourselves a pure and radiant heart in which the divine light of love is reflected upon all humanity, to transform ourselves (or allow ourselves to be so transformed) so as to mirror forth all the names and attributes of God that are potentially latent within us. Wouldn't you agree that such a goal is attainable by each and every individual since the dawn of time and into the unfathomable future, regardless of our background, circumstances or station in life?
"Is any larger bounty conceivable than this, than an individual, looking within himself, should find that by the confirming grace of God he has become the cause of peace and well-being, of happiness and advantage, to his fellow men? No, by the one true God, there is no greater bliss, no more complete delight!" - 'Abdu'l-Bahá
Monday, June 15, 2009
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