December 15th, 2011 | by Admin | published in reflections, relationships, Stories of Abdu'l-Baha, tests
This is written in response to this story of Abdu’l-Baha: It is easy to be silent and listen when you are experiencing culture shock; when you find yourself wide-eyed in public, stunned by the people around you and by what they choose to say. While living in a country where I did not speak the [...]
March 8th, 2011 | by Susanne Alexander | published in old/new world order, relationships, society
I had a conversation recently with a friend who works in a large corporate office. I asked how his week had gone, and immediately he began to tell me all the negative happenings and actions of his manager. I let him talk briefly, but then said to him, “Now, tell me something positive about her. [...]
March 4th, 2011 | by Susanne Alexander | published in community, reflections, relationships
As I keep engaging in conversations about the importance of friendship generally, and its importance as a foundation for happy relationships and marriage, I’ve been assessing my own view and experience of friendship. The essay that follows is the result of some of my musings on this topic. Enjoy! And feel free to share the [...]
