Contentment
The source of all glory is acceptance of whatsoever the Lord hath bestowed, and contentment with that which God hath ordained.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 155
Whatsoever instilleth assurance into the hearts of men, whatsoever exalteth their station or promoteth their contentment, is acceptable in the sight of God.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 205
Therefore the people of Bahá must not fall prey to the corruption of the ruthless, but rather cling to contentment and moderation.
- The Universal House of Justice, Messages 1963 to 1986, p. 437
Most necessary to thy well-being is contentment (al-qana'at) under all circumstances for through it will the soul be saved from sloth and ill-being.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Tablet of Medicine
Quote of the Day
Istijlal 2 Rahmat 183 B.E.
Fear, anger, worry, et cetera, are very prejudicial to health, while hope, love, joy, et cetera, are correspondingly beneficial.
Dr. J.E. Esslemont – Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era, p. 107