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You Are a Cosmic Tree blends art, humor, and the wisdom of the Baha'i teachings in a captivating visual journey into the life of the soul.
Exploring concepts such as prayer and meditation, tests and difficulties, and our relationship with God, readers are invited to see life as a process of spiritual transformation and growth. In this era of rapid global change, the Baha'i writings remind us that we are one human family sharing one planetary homeland. The development of our spiritual virtues finds its highest expression when used in service to building a more just, peaceful, and united world.
The cosmic tree is a mythical symbol that represents the connection between the physical and the spiritual, the body and soul. As a cosmic tree, your roots and branches extend into infinity, signifying a life of endless potential. Your true self is an eternal soul embodied in a human experience. Amidst the turmoil of our times, You Are a Cosmic Tree offers teens and adults a joyful artistic odyssey into a hopeful worldview grounded in the sacred teachings of a dynamic global religion.
Glowing Truth
While reading "You Are A Cosmic Tree", by Misha Maynerick Blaise, I was transported back 50 years to my initial discovery of the Baha'i Faith. The narrative, paired with engaging graphic designs satisfied both my mind and heart. I remembered the feeling of finding a glowing truth, during my troubled time of questioning the meaning of life, love and future. This book is a balm to any inquiring mind. Probably the most amazing confirmation occurred right after finishing the book. I had lunch with former colleagues who shared that their young adult "children" were seeking answers to many spiritual questions. I told them about "You Are a Cosmic" and offered to send a copy in the mail. They were thrilled, and I am hopeful that the youth will find the book life changing.
Work of art!
YOU ARE A COSMIC TREE was given to our community library by a winter Baha'i visitor. It has been used over several months to spark elevated conversation at weekly devotions. You will find it to be insightful, inspiring and delightfully pleasing to the eye and imagination.
Wow!
This is such a lovely book. The art is so engaging, and the artist/author really captures the spirit of what it means to be a Baha'i. This was inspiring and confirming for me. Beautiful! I am giving this to friends who are interested in Baha'i teachings because it is so accessible and gets to the heart.