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Rodney
Richards

Yardville, NJ

Rodney helps writers edit, polish, and publish their work since retiring from an IT and Energy career in New Jersey state government in 2009. He's published his memoir Coffee, Cigarettes, Death & Mania about successfully navigating bipolar mental illness. Also published are 100 essays on current themes in Volume 1, Solving the World's Titanic Struggles. Volume 2 is due out 2022. Visit his website here. He and his wife Janet are proud parents and grandparents and are active in their community.

BY Rodney Richards

Are We Really Living in the Age of Aquarius?

Are We Really Living in the Age of Aquarius?

Rodney Richards | Sep 3, 2024

Is Freedom Still Attainable for Refugees — and for Everyone?

Is Freedom Still Attainable for Refugees — and for Everyone?

Rodney Richards | May 1, 2024

Reflecting on Health: Life’s Greatest Gift

Reflecting on Health: Life’s Greatest Gift

Rodney Richards | Feb 22, 2024

Who Can You Trust? Teachers!

Who Can You Trust? Teachers!

Rodney Richards | Nov 22, 2023

Can You Trust the Internet?

Can You Trust the Internet?

Rodney Richards | Nov 18, 2023

How to Save Our Tottering Civilization

How to Save Our Tottering Civilization

Rodney Richards | Sep 20, 2023

The Doomsday Clock: Now 90 Seconds to Midnight

The Doomsday Clock: Now 90 Seconds to Midnight

Rodney Richards | Jul 1, 2023

The Sun of Truth Dispels All Shadows

The Sun of Truth Dispels All Shadows

Rodney Richards | Apr 5, 2023

Human Suffering: Avoidable or Not?

Human Suffering: Avoidable or Not?

Rodney Richards | Feb 26, 2023

Moving Past Our Mistakes

Moving Past Our Mistakes

Rodney Richards | Dec 11, 2022

Eliminating Nuclear Weapons – Not Later, but Now

Eliminating Nuclear Weapons – Not Later, but Now

Rodney Richards | Nov 29, 2022

What Can We Do About the Growing Nuclear Threat?

What Can We Do About the Growing Nuclear Threat?

Rodney Richards | Nov 22, 2022

If We Want War to End, We Need Women to Lead

If We Want War to End, We Need Women to Lead

Rodney Richards | Nov 14, 2022

Sickness: Combining Science and Spirituality to Fully Heal

Sickness: Combining Science and Spirituality to Fully Heal

Rodney Richards | Nov 8, 2022

How to Keep What You’ve Got

How to Keep What You’ve Got

Rodney Richards | Sep 25, 2022

How to Get What You Want

How to Get What You Want

Rodney Richards | Sep 15, 2022

Charlie Chaplin, The Great Dictator, and Human Freedom

Charlie Chaplin, The Great Dictator, and Human Freedom

Rodney Richards | Sep 5, 2022

Growing Old: Act Now or Regret it Later

Growing Old: Act Now or Regret it Later

Rodney Richards | Aug 23, 2022

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The first sign of faith is love. The message of th

The first sign of faith is love. The message of the holy, divine Manifestations is love; the phenomena of creation are based upon love; the radiance of the world is due to love; the well-being and happiness of the world depend upon it. Therefore, I admonish you that you must strive throughout the human world to diffuse the light of love. The people of this world are thinking of warfare; you must be peacemakers. The nations are self-centered; you must be thoughtful of others rather than yourselves... - #AbdulBaha⠀
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The Promulgation of Universal Peace⠀

Your unique talents and strengths are exactly what

Your unique talents and strengths are exactly what the world needs — serve with what you have and watch the ripple effect grow. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #UnityinDiversity #HumanUnity

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
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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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(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

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