My Blog – Page 3 – Badi Shams

In Economics, Life
On January 19, 2023

Practical Suggestions for Community Service (Part One)

In four parts, I will suggest a few ways of serving our communities. Most of us want to do some service but do not know where to start. So perhaps it is a good idea to revisit this concept and, with the help of the list below, look at the…

In Life
On December 18, 2022

“Russians Love Their Children, Too”

The renowned musician Sting released a profound song called “Russians” during the last years of the Cold War, after the Western level of fear and hatred of Russians had reached a peak.Sting’s song gently reminded us about the fundamental fact that no matter what country or political ideology we belong…

In Economics
On November 19, 2022

The Spiritual Benefits of Navigating Through Misinformation

The spread of misinformation and lies has now extended into multiple aspects of our lives, eating away at humanity’s fundamental realities. It has paralyzed so many that they have lost hope for the future.Everywhere, people feel confused about what to believe, and struggle to find the truth.Not long ago, people…

In Economics, Religion
On October 19, 2022

A Catholic, a Muslim and a Baha’i on the Oneness of Religion

In the small town where I live in British Columbia, I feel very blessed to still be in touch with my former students. They come from all walks of life, and most now have children of their own.A few of them work as lifeguards at the pool I go to…

In Life
On September 18, 2022

The Beauty and Benefits When East and West Meet

I have spent precisely half of my life in the global East, and the other half living in the West. East and West functioned as schools of learning for me, educating me in unique ways.I feel like a lucky plant rooted in the soil of the East and watered and…

In Economics
On August 18, 2022

9 Economic Tips for Uniting Humanity

“Am I my brother’s keeper?” Cain said to God after slaying his brother Abel. That famous question from Genesis forms one of the primary moral lessons of Judaism and Christianity – and of all religion.In the Torah, Abraham and Moses asked us to be our brother’s keeper. In the New…

In Economics, Life
On July 18, 2022

Can We Have a Flag for Our Planet?

Lately I’ve been wishing that we had a flag for our planet, along with our national flags. Wouldn’t it be great to have one universal banner that offers the Earth our commitment, allegiance, respect, and love?Actually, the topic of flags has been occupying my mind and soul for a long…

In Uncategorized
On June 18, 2022

Economics and Spirituality from a Baha’i perspective (Conclusion)

SolutionsWhat we need is Humanomics. We need a system with humanity and virtues that are respected by all religions. They are universal and apply to everyone. Virtues such as:Assertiveness, Caring, Cleanliness, Compassion, Confidence, Consideration, Courage, Courtesy Creativity, Detachment, Determination, Enthusiasm, Excellence, Faithfulness, Flexibility, Forgiveness, Friendliness, Generosity, Gentleness, Helpfulness, Honesty, Honor, Humility,…

In Uncategorized
On May 29, 2022

Economics and Spirituality from a Baha’i perspective (Part 4 of 5)

Causes of ProblemsThere are so many problems with the economic system, and we can see it easily. I believe that these problems in the system can be resolved and solved if there is a will. Now you may say- why do these problems keep happening? In my view, we got…

In Economics
On April 25, 2022

Economics and Spirituality from a Baha’i perspective (Part 3 of 5)

ProblemsThe economic system continued its journey, and as it moved forward, the gap between the rich and the poor became wider and wider. The system survived the great depression of the 1930s and the first and second world Wars until 2008 when it almost collapsed.Imagine the economic system as a…