It was one of the best decisions of my life to apply to study at Central European University in 2007. I was proud to have received a scholarship from CEU and the experience and my studies there transformed my life. I feel even more honored to have been working at CEU ever since and helping talented students – currently from 116 countries – find their opportunities at CEU.
One of my favourite spots in my lovely Budapest is the Lions’ gate leading to the building of the Buda Castle. Although most of the Castle was ruined during WWII, the beautiful facade still transports one back in time, back in the 13th century when the construction of the Castle began on the hill of Buda.
“Patience is the most beautiful prayer.” – Indian proverb I have always been amazed by the love, patience, perseverance of craftsmen/women who create beautiful things by hand. Weaving, painting, drawing, printmaking, sewing, knitting, sculpting, and the list is endless of the beautiful crafts artists are involved in. I would specially love to learn from artists making gorgeous textiles in India and in Southeast Asia. Art is meditation when the soul is connected to the act of creation, dwelling in the realm of Love.
Suey and Yi Hsing from Singapore have been married for 35 years. They have four children and two wonderful grandchildren. Whenever I meet couples whose partnership radiate love and harmony, I am curious to know their recipe for a strong marriage. “Close one eye and open the other. Close one to your partner’s shortcomings and open the other to his/her admirable qualities. Then serve one another willingly and happily.”
Day 19 The last day of winter and tomorrow spring begins. As Baha’is are spending the last day of the annual Fast today, my heart is preparing for the year ahead. “The rising of the sun at the equinox is the symbol of life and the human reality is revivified; our thoughts are transformed and our intelligence is quickened. The sun of truth bestows eternal life, just as the solar sun is the cause of terrestrial life.” – ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Open your soul and let it shine brightly, love sincerely, and know that your heart is always worthy. Happy Naw-Rúz to […]
Day 18 “Only when the lamp of search, of earnest striving, of longing desire, of passionate devotion, of fervid love, of rapture, and ecstasy, is kindled within the seeker’s heart, and the breeze of His loving-kindness is wafted upon his soul, will the darkness of error be dispelled, the mists of doubts and misgivings be dissipated, and the lights of knowledge and certitude envelop his being. At that hour will the Mystic Herald, bearing the joyful tidings of the Spirit, shine forth from the City of God resplendent as the morn, and, through the trumpet-blast of knowledge, will awaken the […]
Day 17 “O SON OF MAN! Veiled in My immemorial being and in the ancient eternity of My essence, I knew My love for thee; therefore I created thee, have engraved on thee Mine image and revealed to thee My beauty.” – Bahá’u’lláh
Day 16 “This most great, this fathomless and surging Ocean is near, astonishingly near, unto you. Behold it is closer to you than your life-vein! Swift as the twinkling of an eye ye can, if ye but wish it, reach and partake of this imperishable favor, this God-given grace, this incorruptible gift, this most potent and unspeakably glorious bounty.” – Bahá’u’lláh
Day 15 “Say: O God, my God! Attire mine head with the crown of justice, and my temple with the ornament of equity. Thou, verily, art the Possessor of all gifts and bounties.” – Bahá’u’lláh
Day 14 “…for man can receive no greater gift than this, that he rejoice another’s heart.” – ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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