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James
Howden

Ottawa, Canada

James Howden has been trying to live the Baha’i teachings since his teens. (Sometimes a light goes on.) A long-time high school teacher and coach in Canada, he and his wife and youngest son spent 5 years in Dalian, China (where the latter actually learned to speak the language). Now back in Ottawa, he is a profoundly so-so homemaker, a community builder, a basketball coach, and a distracted writer. His work is best seen at JamesHowden.com.

BY James Howden

A Steady Hand: How to Face Social Turmoil

A Steady Hand: How to Face Social Turmoil

James Howden | Oct 22, 2020

A New Type of Civilization

A New Type of Civilization

James Howden | Oct 13, 2020

Demanding a More United World

Demanding a More United World

James Howden | Oct 8, 2020

One of a Kind: A Democratic Global Governing Council

One of a Kind: A Democratic Global Governing Council

James Howden | Oct 6, 2020

The Baha’i Faith: A Tree Grew, and Who Knew?

The Baha’i Faith: A Tree Grew, and Who Knew?

James Howden | May 2, 2019

A Baha’i Ponders: How Do Religions Grow?

A Baha’i Ponders: How Do Religions Grow?

James Howden | May 1, 2019

200 Years and What They Mean

200 Years and What They Mean

James Howden | Oct 22, 2017

From Division to Unity: Toward a Just and Sustainable Society

From Division to Unity: Toward a Just and Sustainable Society

James Howden | Sep 19, 2017

We’ve Got to Get Ourselves Back to the Garden

We’ve Got to Get Ourselves Back to the Garden

James Howden | May 25, 2017

The Greatest Baha’i Festival

The Greatest Baha’i Festival

James Howden | May 24, 2017

Seeking, and Discovering, a New Faith

Seeking, and Discovering, a New Faith

James Howden | Aug 22, 2014

Men and Women and Murdered Sleep

Men and Women and Murdered Sleep

James Howden | Jun 3, 2014

Watch Your Language, For God’s Sake!

Watch Your Language, For God’s Sake!

James Howden | Apr 21, 2014

Ancient Stone and Pure Imagination

Ancient Stone and Pure Imagination

James Howden | Apr 2, 2014

Go, Tell It to the Wealthy

Go, Tell It to the Wealthy

James Howden | Mar 30, 2014

And a New Day to You, Too

And a New Day to You, Too

James Howden | Mar 26, 2014

Fathers, Sons and Solace

Fathers, Sons and Solace

James Howden | Nov 29, 2013

The Birth of the Ancient Beauty

The Birth of the Ancient Beauty

James Howden | Nov 11, 2013

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In this world we are influenced by two sentiments,

In this world we are influenced by two sentiments, Joy and Pain. Joy gives us wings! In times of joy our strength is more vital, our intellect keener, and our understanding less clouded. We seem better able to cope with the world and to find our sphere of usefulness. But when sadness visits us we become weak, our strength leaves us, our comprehension is dim and our intelligence veiled. The actualities of life seem to elude our grasp, the eyes of our spirits fail to discover the sacred mysteries, and we become even as dead beings. There is no human being untouched by these two influences; but all the sorrow and the grief that exist come from the world of matter—the spiritual world bestows only the joy! - #AbdulBaha #Bahai #Spirituality #Joy #Happiness
(Paris Talks)

When I reflect on the journey from my roots in the

When I reflect on the journey from my roots in the Worldwide Church of God to my embrace of the Baha'i Faith, one concept stands out: Oneness. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #BecomingaBahai #SpiritualJourney

If love and agreement are manifest in a single fam

If love and agreement are manifest in a single family, that family will advance, become illumined and spiritual; but if enmity and hatred exist within it, destruction and dispersion are inevitable. - #AbdulBaha #Bahai #Spirituality #Famility #Unity #Love
(The Promulgation of Universal Peace)

If you seek beauty, solace, and comfort in this wo

If you seek beauty, solace, and comfort in this world, remember we’re only here as tourists, destined to depart to our true home when our earthly passports expire. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #Materialism #Detachment

There are imperfections in every human being, and

There are imperfections in every human being, and you will always become unhappy if you look toward the people themselves. But if you look toward God, you will love them and be kind to them, for the world of God is the world of perfection and complete mercy. Therefore, do not look at the shortcomings of anybody; see with the sight of forgiveness. The imperfect eye beholds imperfections. The eye that covers faults looks toward the Creator of souls. You must love and be kind to everybody, care for the poor, protect the weak, heal the sick, teach and educate the ignorant. - #AbdulBaha⠀
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#Bahai #Forgiveness #Kindness
(The Promulgation of Universal Peace)

When we challenge assumptions about faith, spirit,

When we challenge assumptions about faith, spirit, and resurrection, we may find that the journey leads to unexpected truths. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #Resurrection #Spirit #Afterlife

One must see in every human being only that which

One must see in every human being only that which is worthy of praise. When this is done, one can be a friend to the whole human race. If, however, we look at people from the standpoint of their faults, then being a friend to them is a formidable task. - #AbdulBaha #bahai #spirituality #friendship #worldunity #humanity
(Selections From the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá)

Discover how the integration of material and spiri

Discover how the integration of material and spiritual progress propels humanity forward, enriching the entire world. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #WorldUnity #Civilization

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