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Day 114 of 1461

A blooming lotus flower on a still pond with ripples and reflection, symbolizing the gentle power of Right Speech in Buddhism.

🌿 Verse of the Day “Speak only that which is true, spoken gently, and spoken at the right time, with a mind of goodwill.” — The Buddha, from the Sutta Pitaka (Anguttara Nikaya 5.198) ✨ SignificanceIn Buddhist teaching, Right Speech…

Day 111 of 1461

Painting-style scene of the Jefferson Memorial with cherry blossoms and a lone person reading the Constitution on the steps.

🌿 Verse of the Day “When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.” — Thomas Jefferson ✨ Significance Authoritarian regimes throughout history have followed a familiar pattern: they arrest or discredit leaders, public servants, and political figures who dare to speak…

Day 109 of 1461

"A peaceful city street bathed in soft morning light, where misleading posters and faded signs like 'Everything Is Fine' or 'Obey' are beginning to peel and fall away. In the center, a person walks toward a bright, glowing path ahead, where a large sign simply reads 'TRUTH' in clean, radiant letters. Around the person, light begins to break through the fog, illuminating the street and revealing vibrant colors and signs of life—plants growing through cracks, doves in flight, and others beginning to look up from their devices and notice. Clear, hopeful mood with a sense of awakening and clarity. No harsh shadows; gentle natural light and symbolic warmth.

📖 Verse of the Day “The light of truth is indeed a guiding light, and whosoever seeketh it is verily blessed. The truth is not of men, but of God.” Bahá’í Faith – Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh…

Day 104 of 1461

A diverse group of everyday people walk through a bright city plaza under a blue sky, while two tactical police officers stand at a distance near a government building.

🪷 Teaching The Dhammapada, Verse 5:“Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal law.” 🌍 Significance In times of uncertainty, many seek stronger protections for their families and communities. We all want to feel…

Day 102 of 1461

An Indigenous elder in traditional clothing sits peacefully at golden hour, gazing over a calm river and misty landscape.

🌿 Teaching Cherokee Proverb:“The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.” While often interpreted in the context of hardship, this teaching also reflects the value of truth: that beauty and growth only follow honesty—both with others…