I'm always pleased to find those whose ideas agree with my own opinions (of course, smile) and it is especially encouraging that the field of positive psychology is still going strong after so many years. Really, it is the science of hope and support for personal transformation. And isn't that what religion has always been about?

Here's the latest article from the Baha'i site at BellaOnline.com.

Positive Psychology Isn't New
It is science renewing the basic tenants of core religion: that mankind is much more than just animal nature, and accentuating virtues is more likely to bring happiness than constantly focusing on a negative view of human capacity.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art302049.asp

Also, two Bahá'í Holy Days coming this week -- a result of reconciling the Persian lunar calendar with the Gregorian and Bahá'í dates. It will be the first time in the Bahá'í Era that these two anniversaries occur together, around the world:

* Celebration of the anniversary of the Birth of the Báb, November 13
One of the three central Figures of the Bahá'í Faith, The Báb announced the coming of Bahá'u'lláh, Prophet/Founder.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46559.asp

* Celebration of the anniversary of the Birth of Bahá'u'lláh
November 14, Bahá'ís worldwide celebrate the birth of the founder of the Bahá'í Faith.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art37198.asp

Do visit bahai.bellaonline.com for more articles on ways to change the world through improved parenting, education, and tools for character building, plus links to the sacred texts of the Bahá'í Faith. You don't have to rely on only my understanding, when you can go straight to the source!

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Cheryll Schuette, Baha'i Editor
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