Juliet Thompson, a devout Bahá’í and a New York artist, was told by…
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When in Bahá'í history
New York (today: New York, USA)
Juliet Thompson, a devout Bahá’í and a New York artist, was told by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá that she taught well. Frankly and lovingly, He said to her: 'I have met many people who have been affected by you, Juliet. You are not eloquent; you are not fluent, but your heart teaches. You speak with an emotion -- a feeling which makes people ask, "What is this that she has?"
Source: Honnold, Annamarie, Vignettes from the Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 60
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For adults
- What stands out about Juliet Thompson's response in this account?
- What might Juliet Thompson's example ask of us in our own circumstances?
- Where do you see devotion appearing — visibly or quietly — in this passage?
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- How does devotion show up in your life right now — and where is it being asked of you?
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