"All things that have in themselves grace or beauty are pleasing to the heart and spirit." - Baha'i Writings
As a Bahá’í, wife, and mother. I have combined my professional training in the fine arts as an architect and my love for the Teachings of the Bahá’í Faith to create beautiful resources to delight people's hearts.
Some quotes from the Bahá’í Writings that inspire my work:
“Work done in the spirit of service is the highest form of worship.”
“Strive that your actions day by day may be beautiful prayers. Turn towards God, and seek always to do that which is right and noble.”
“All Art is a gift of the Holy Spirit. When this light shines through the mind of a musician, it manifests itself in beautiful harmonies. Again, shining through the mind of a poet, it is seen in fine poetry and poetic prose. When the Light of the Sun of Truth inspires the mind of a painter, he produces marvellous pictures. These gifts are fulfilling their highest purpose, when showing forth the praise of God."
“It is natural for the heart and spirit to take pleasure and enjoyment in all things that show forth symmetry, harmony, and perfection. For instance: a beautiful house, a well designed garden, a symmetrical line, a graceful motion, a well written book, pleasing garments -- in fact, all things that have in themselves grace or beauty are pleasing to the heart and spirit.”
If you would like to learn more about what inspires me, check out this interview with Baha'i Blog: http://bahaiblog.net/site/2017/02/melissa-charepoos-childrens-books-ayyam-ha-fast-naw-ruz/#more-25678
