Laura Harley

One of my fave things I’m involved in right now (and that inspires me all the time in my songwriting) is a girls’ group my friend and I started for girls ages 11-15. The purpose is to help the girls learn about spiritual development, learn how to articulate and communicate ideas, and learn how to be of service to humanity. So, we talk about virtues, talk about their lives, read stories, memorize quotes about virtues and service, find ways to be of service each day of our lives, and do service projects. It is so much fun and we’ve all learned so much together!

Actually, groups like this (for boys and for girls) are happening all over the world—there is such a need for this type of thing in a world where children and teens have so many pressures and experience so many difficult things—and if you are interested, let me know and I’ll get you all the info you need to start your own or get involved in one. It is a Baha’i-inspired project, and people of all faiths and all backgrounds are involved.

So, the other day I had to miss girls’ group because I have been battling a cold/ virus thingy. I was especially bummed, because we’d planned to clean up a park together that day and we were going to be talking about generosity. Sigh. But, the very next day, just LOOK at what arrived in my mailbox:

Isn’t that sweet??!! The girls sent me a get well card! It totally made my day. See the stickers they selected? So sweet. Inside, the card encouraged me to take care of myself and acknowledged me for doing so—-something that means a lot to me, as one of my “issues” is pushing myself too hard. AND, the card also assured me that there will be a suprise for me at the next girls’ group. Well, that’s tonight and I can’t wait to see what it is!! Through this group I have learned how being of service to one another and to the world together can be a lifestyle, not something we do occasionally, AND it is such a joyful, rewarding, and meaningful experience. I am a lucky girl!

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