Lotus in the Mudd is made up of practicing members of the Bahá'í Faith.
We have created our music as an expression of the joys and struggles that come
from trying to live a spiritual life. It is our firm belief that the Bahá'í Faith is
the answer to the problems and ills humanity is facing today.
If you would like to learn more about the Bahá'í Faith please
visit some of the links provided in this section or call the National
toll free line at 1-800-22-UNITE to find Bahá'ís
in your area.
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For the individual, the day-to-day practice
of the Bahá'í Faith gradually becomes an entirely
new way of life. Yet, in contrast to the image of a religious lifestyle
that is cloistered or ignorant of worldly concerns, the way of
life for Bahá'ís and their families is one which
is at once and the same time both deeply spiritual and eminently
practical.
For while Bahá'ís are encouraged -- indeed,
it is considered a religious obligation -- to pray and meditate
every day, they are also expected to be wholly engaged with the
world at large. In particular, Bahá'u'lláh asks that
Bahá'ís view service to humanity as among their highest
priorities.
In this regard, Bahá'ís outwardly appear
to lead a life that is in many respects not much different from
their friends and neighbors: they work, raise families, participate
in community affairs and enjoy such modern social activities as
watching movies or television, attending or competing in athletic
games, and taking part in festivals and other general cultural
events.
On another level, however, those who have become Bahá'ís find that their inner lives, their outlook on life, as well as
the nature and quality of their personal relationships and social
interactions, all change rather dramatically over time, leading
to an entirely new sense of purpose, a new vitality in the approach
to challenges and difficulties, and an overall feeling of well-being,
even in the face of obstacles.
It is, many Bahá'ís will
tell you, exactly the sort of spiritual rebirth that is promised
by all of the world's great religions -- but one which is wholly
compatible and consonant with a modern global society. Whether
one is born into a Bahá'í family or a new declarant,
the spiritual growth that one strives for as a Bahá'í becomes
a life-long process.
Whether in terms of spiritual practice, moral
behavior, social activism or community participation, Bahá'ís seek to continually improve themselves and the world around them.
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