Treasures of Wonderment

Welcome to the February 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories, presented in ENGLISH and in FRENCH, from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference. During the first months of this year, Treasures of Wonderment will continue to bring you up-to-the-minute coverage of the Iranian Bahá'í Trial because it concerns us all.

IN THIS ISSUE:  

UNITED IN CELEBRATION
The Bahá'í way: Ayyam-i-Há, a time of giving and hospitality between sunset of February 25 to sunset of March 1. Happy Ayyam-i-Há!' celebration of World Music, Song & Dance - see below a video by Josian Dholah of Mauritus Island. Read more...

LEND US YOUR WINGS

Welcome to the January 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories, presented in ENGLISH and in FRENCH, from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference. During the months of January and February, Treasures of Wonderment will continue to bring you up-to-the-minute coverage of the Iranian  Bahá'í Trial because it is about Justice and Human Rights for all our friends in Iran.  We believe that until the  Bahá'ís of Iran are free and their dignity restored, nobody will be free and safe in Iran.

IN THIS ISSUE

Use of Coerced Confessions
Bahá'ís condemn lack of due process at trial in Iran - The Bahá'í International Community has issued a statement condemning the trial of 16 individuals in Iran yesterday as a "violation of all internationally accepted standards of legal due process." - Read more...

Welcome to the December 2009 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference.

IN THIS ISSUE: 

The Picture Of Light Is Painted In Words
The phrase repeats itself over and over again in his mind: "Silent night, holy night, Stille nacht, heilige nacht." Father Joseph Mohr, Parish Priest. It's the first line from a poem this young Austrian priest had written two years before. Now he can't get the phrase out of his mind. "Silent night, holy night." Tonight is Christmas Eve and St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf, north of Salzburg, will be chock-full of people. Father Joseph Mohr has a homily in mind, a message for his flock on this sacred night, but he needs a carol, something special to cap off the service. Read more...

November 2009 Newsletter
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Welcome to the Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference.

IN THIS ISSUE:

EQUAL JUSTICE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, EQUAL DIGNITY
What are human rights? Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible. The right to live free, to speak your mind and to be treated as equal. According to the United Nations there are a total of 30 human rights. The human rights are the only ones applied to everyone, they are universal. What are they?

NOVEMBER 12, 1817 IN TEHRAN, PERSIA

To the people of the world, Treasures of Wonderment sends its best wishes for a wonderful holiday that is filled with family and friends, peace, love and laughter.

October 2009 Newsletter

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Welcome to the Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference.

IN THIS ISSUE: 

THERE IS A LOT MORE TO THE VENDANGES THAN THE HARVEST

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IN THIS ISSUE:

IF SHE CAN DO IT, SO CAN I
Starting all over at the age of fifty plus years old is more common than you think. How many of us too often say “been there done that”. Women who have devoted their lives to caring for their homes and families are more and more looking for a more meaningful way of living, especially after the children have grown and left home to live their own lives. Read more... http://www.treasuresofwonderment.com/story/2009-09-23/if-she-can-do-it-so-can-i

PREPARING CHILDREN FOR GLOBAL SOCIETY

Welcome to the Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference.

IN THIS ISSUE:  

THE STRANGE STORY OF THOMAS BREAKWELL
The last line of a good poem often leaves me pondering its meaning. Sometime these meanings are revised as time passes. Poetry like revelation takes one deeper. It’s rare that the biography of individual can also have that effect; especially when we know practically nothing about the details of that individual’s life. That’s how I feel about the life of Thomas Breakwell. http://www.treasuresofwonderment.com/story/2009-08-29/strange-story-thomas-breakwell

WHAT IF "FREEDOM" RHYMED WITH HORSE

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Today is Global Day!

Dear TW Readers,

July 2009 has been a month of crisis around the globe and especially in Iran where a fight for individual civil rights has been fraught with protests and violence.  Millions of people all over the globe have become acutely aware of the struggles of the Iranian people to become masters of their own destinies.  We at Treasurers of Wonderment decided it was crucial that we focus on this most important issue and leave the important issues for tomorrow.   So, we hope that you will join us in our quest to give all of our attention at this time to civil rights and the trial of the Iran Bahá'í Seven whose fate is in the hands of all of us and what we do to bring about their safe return to their families.

Welcome to the Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. Stories from people around the world who bring change, help us think outside of the box and make a difference in everyday life.

IN THIS ISSUE:
 
THE RIGHT TO BELIEVE, THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM IN IRAN
Reports of a trial date for Bahá'í leaders falsely accused of espionage. According to information conveyed by the authorities in Evin prison to the family members of the seven Bahá'ís who have been imprisoned in Tehran, Iran, for over a year, their, Trial Date has been set for  11 July 2009. This information has been provided to the family members only orally and, as information conveyed by officials concerning the judicial process has often proved unreliable, it is possible that the Iranian authorities may find some reason to change the trial date. READ MORE