Stanwood Cobb took his 75-year-old father to see ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Boston

Stanwood Cobb took his 75-year-old father to see ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Boston. His father was sympathetic to Stanwood's attraction to the Bahá’í Faith, but claimed that he himself was too old to change. When his father met the Master, Stanwood was bewildered to see his father dominate the conversation. His father proceeded to enlighten ‘Abdu’l-Bahá about spiritual themes. Stanwood was shocked. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, though, simply smiled and listened, covering them both with His love. Stanwood's father left feeling that he had a wonderful interview with the Master and Stanwood learned a lesson in humility and the power of being a good listener.

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