as we leave this physical life, we move on to the countless spiritual realms of God. there our soul "... will continue to progress until it attaineth the presence of God, in a state and condition which neither the revolution of ages and centuries, nor the changes and chances of this world, can alter."
so then what's the sad part? of course we are sad for a dear friend/relative of ours has left this earthly life, but shouldn't we be happy for their sake? Baha'u'llah says in the Hidden Words: "I have made death a messenger of joy to thee. Wherefore dost thou grieve?"
since black is the color of sadness, should we really wear black at funerals? should we not instead be happy for our friend? I realize it is not the easiest of cultural conventions to break free from, but maybe we should.
so then what's the sad part? of course we are sad for a dear friend/relative of ours has left this earthly life, but shouldn't we be happy for their sake? Baha'u'llah says in the Hidden Words: "I have made death a messenger of joy to thee. Wherefore dost thou grieve?"
since black is the color of sadness, should we really wear black at funerals? should we not instead be happy for our friend? I realize it is not the easiest of cultural conventions to break free from, but maybe we should.
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