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A BAHA'I COMPANION FOR YOUNG EXPLORERS

Brilliant Star

QUIZ YOURSELF ON

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

LIGHTNING & LUNA: RACE AGAINST TIME

[Page 0]Amethel Parel-Sewell — EDITOR/CREATIVE DIRECTOR C. Aaron Kreader DESIGNER/ILLUSTRATOR

Amy Renshaw — SENIOR EDITOR

Susan Engle ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Annie Reneau ASSISTANT EDITOR

Foad Ghorbani PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Baha’u’llah’s Life: Mission of Peace Transforming enemies into friends

Nur’s Nook Create a gift for superheroes in your life.

MANY THANKS TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS: Lisa Blecker « David Conger - Domani Douglas Frances England - Reed Hutchinson - Dr. Richard Jackson M4 Dr. Mahnaz Aflatooni Javid + Mateen Kari

Tao Stone Leduc + Doug Marshall « Gil Muro « Donna Price Gail Radley - Isabella Nadia Ruiter « Rizvan Sneed

Evan Tiapula - Taraz Tofighi

8 Riley’s Rainforest Why is being helpful healthy for you?

We Are One Explore and care for the place we all call home.

ART AND PHOTO CREDITS Original illustrations by C. Aaron Kreader, unless noted

By Lisa Blecker: Photos for p. 6; coloring for p.17

By Foad Ghorbani: Art for p.23

Historical photos courtesy National Baha'i Archives, unless noted

Radiant Stars

STORY AND ACTIVITY CREDITS Get to know kids who shine, like you. By Amy Renshaw: 2,1, 14,23, 29

By Susan Engle: 4,12, 18, 20, 21,24, 28, 29 By Annie Reneau: 2, 3,5,7, 8,10, 22,

By Lisa Blecker: 6,16

By Donna Price: 9, 1, 14,17, 25,27

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Lightning & Luna: Episode 61 The Uplifters rush to stop the scorpion robots.

Maya’s Mysteries Sow seeds of service and watch them grow.

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Treble Chef's Music Café After a dark storm, the sun always shines.

Brilliant Star empowers kids to explore their roles ;

as world citizens. Inspired by the principles of peace aie AGoemo'siGornen

and unity in the Bahd'i Faith, we encourage readers Sis" 2 fi favorite chamel

to use their virtues to make the world abetter place. IY) A crossword and more from our favorite chameleon The Baha'i Faith is the second most widespread

religion in the world, with over five million Baha'is.

It was founded by the Prophet Bahé'u'lldh (“Glory

of God” in Arabic) in 1863. Baha'u'llah taught that

all people are part of one human family, and all

religions come from one God. Bahé'u'lidh's eldest

son, ‘Abdu'l-Bahé, interpreted His teachings and led

the Baha'i community after Bahé'u'lldh’s passing. Today, Baha'is work to bring love and justice to the

world, and end prejudice and discrimination of al kinds.

aMAZEing ADVENTURE Follow how small “change” makes a big difference.

ISSN 0884-3695 [Page 1]NEW DESTINATIONS

Knighting of Sir ‘Abdu’l-Baha Abbas

Helping others during a time of war

What Type of Leader Are You? How do you bring out the best in others?

Surprises in Elfland Add a little magic to your world.

Agent of Service Your mission: come to the rescue with a helping hand.

Cuckoo for Crows It's not cuckoo to cooperate.

Garden Goodness Dig in and help the planet!

Clues to Your Career Your future is an exciting mystery to explore.

Observe to Serve How do you see with the eyes of service?

High-Scoring Escapade

Each day brings new chances to win.

Happy to Serve

Unlock the meaning of a powerful prayer.

Be a Superhero Draw yourself as a champion of change.

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through life, there are so many choices to explore! Some of the most exciting are about which career will make you happy. Your voyage will be even more rewarding if you're helping others along the way.

No matter what job you choose — whether it’s in the arts, medicine, education, sports, or something else — when you work with a spirit of service, you'll spread love and joy. But don’t wait. You can make a difference now!

In this issue, discover lots of ideas for using your talents in helpful ways. Create a cool gift to thank superheroes in your life. Find tips for consulting about group

decisions. Quiz yourself on your leadership abilities. And meet, Dr. Mahnaz Aflatooni Javid, who helped start a foundation that empowers kids around the globe.

Bon voyage on your path of service!

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Suddenly, a hurricane strikes! You're ship- into a bonfire, they'll fizzle out if you keep your cool. When wrecked on a remote island. How will you you focus on getting along, listening, and cooperating, your signal for help? Where will you live until you’re rescued? family’s journey will be easier. What will you eat? Having a positive attitude is a great way to help out in As you scramble to create a shelter and find food, you'll acrisis—or any time. Whether you need to serve a meal want to stay calm and loving. Arguing about what to do or stay safe in a storm, with patience and flexibility, your will just add chaos and disunity to your list of problems. family can build solutions to face any challenge.

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ERS. [Page 3]The hife of Baha'u'llah

The highlighted area marks the time in which this story takes place.

1817 November 12 Birth of Baha'u'llah in Tibran, Iran

1844 Recognizes the Bab as anew Messenger of God

aabe 2. Faire | Imprisonment in the “Black Pit” of Tihran

1853-1863

Exile in Baghdad, Iraq. From 1854-1856, He goes into the mountains to pray in solitude.

Declares Divine Mission as Prophet-Founder of the Bahai Faith

1863-1868 __| Exile in Constantinople (Istanbul), then Adrianople (Edirne), Turkey. Begins writing letters to kings and rulers in 1867, urging world unity

1868 Last exile, to prison- city of ‘Akka, Israel

Isis Ses) Finally free to live in countryside homes of Mazra‘ih and then Bahji, outside ‘Akka

Bahdlu'llah passes away at Bahjj.

f you heard that over 100 people were coming to harm you because of your faith, what would you do?

Baha'u'llah faced such threats and persecution throughout His life. When He was 27, He became a follower of the Bab, a Messenger of God who taught that a Promised One would soon appear to unite the world. Trying to stop Baha’u'llah’s influence as a Babi leader, government authorities imprisoned Him in 1852. They later exiled Him from Persia (now Iran) to Baghdad, Iraq.

In Baghdad, Baha'u'llah often met with townspeople in coffee houses and shared the Bab’s teachings. He was admired by many, but some influential leaders opposed Him. They tried to turn people against Him by spreading vicious rumors. A religious leader accused Him of trying to destroy the Muslim faith. A government official even plotted to have Him killed.

The Babis feared for Baha’u'llah’s life and watched His house at night. But Baha'u'llah showed no fear. He continued to go out at all hours. When He met His enemies, He talked and joked with them. A concerned friend suggested that He hide at home, but He wrote, “We have lighted the fire of love... We shall not run away... .”

One day, a Turkish man named Rida aimed a pistol at Baha'u'llah from a distance. But when Baha'u'llah appeared, Rida became so confused that he dropped his gun and froze. Baha’u'llah said to His brother, who was with Him, “Pick up his pistol and give it to him, and show him the way to his

An angry mob went to Bahd'u'lléh’s house.

Baha'u'llah lived in this house during much of His time in Baghdad. It's a sacred place to Baha'is. It was confiscated in the 1900s and illegally destroyed in 2013.

house; he seems to have lost his way.”

A friend warned Baha'u'llah that a group of more than 100 was planning an assault on His house. The Babis gathered to defend Him, but Baha'u'llah said there was no need for action.

When the fierce mob arrived, rather than

hide or flee, Baha'u'llah invited them into His home! “They are our guests,” He said.

He had rosewater sherbet and tea served to them. They arrived as enemies, but after experiencing Baha’u'llah’s kindness, they left as friends.

The prejudiced authorities, however, continued to plot against Baha'u'llah and push for Him to leave

Baghdad. In 1863, He was invited by the Turkish government to go to Constantinople (now Istanbul), and He agreed.

Before He left, Baha’u'lla4h announced that He was the Promised One that the Bab had foretold. More adversaries challenged Him throughout His life, but He continued to face them all with love and courage.

The spoken quotations from Bah’u'llah may not have been His exact words.

VOL.46/NO.1+M/A2014 % Brilliant Star 3 [Page 4]Knighting of Sir Abdu'l-Baha Abbas

nahot summer day in 1868, ‘Abdu'-Baha, age 24, arrived in the filthy prison-city of ‘Akka, Israel. He was with his father, Baha'u'llah, who had been exiled by government officials because of His Bahaii teachings of peace. Baha'u'llah had done nothing wrong, yet He and His family were forced to live as prisoners. The citizens of ‘Akka had been told that the Baha'is were criminals, and they treated them with hostility.

As time passed, however, the people grew to respect Baha'is. ‘Abdu’l-Baha, who led the Baha'i Faith after his father's passing in 1892, was well known for his generosity. He gave money, food, and clothing to those in need. If someone was sick, he called a doctor and paid the bill.

After about 40 years of imprisonment, ‘Abdu'l- Baha was finally freed. From 1910-1913, he traveled to Egypt, Europe, and North America, speaking about the Baha'i Faith. In the U.S., he said, “Service to humanity is service to God.” He also noted,

“The most momentous question of this day is international peace...”

In 1914, soon after he returned to Israel, World War I began. The Turkish government ruled Israel and fought against Britain and other countries. The people of ‘Akka and nearby Haifa feared for

A grand car was sent to carry ‘Abdu’l-Baha to his knighting ceremony, but he chose to travel in a simple wagon.

their lives. Would their homes be bombed? Would they be able to get enough food and fresh water? Meanwhile, the Turkish commander threatened to kill ‘Abdu'l-Baha and destroy Baha’u'llah’s tomb.

In spite of danger, ‘Abdu'l-Baha stayed calm.

He helped families move to the safety of the countryside. He encouraged farmers to grow extra grain on land he owned. Some of the harvest was hidden in ancient Roman storage pits so the Turkish army wouldn't seize it. The grain helped feed the hungry people of ‘Akka and Haifa when warships prevented food from reaching them.

Just before the end of the war in 1918, British troops forced the Turkish army out of Haifa. British General Allenby soon wrote to London, “Notify the world that ‘Abdu'l-Baha is safe.” ‘Abdul-Baha helped feed the troops, along with the surviving citizens.

The British government was impressed with ‘Abdu'l-Baha’s heroic actions during the war. On April 27, 1920, leaders gathered in Haifa to honor him. They sent a magnificent car for ‘Abdu'l-Baha, but he chose to ride in a simple wagon to the ceremony. There, at age 75, so near the city whose citizens had once rejected him, he was named Sir ‘Abdu'l-Baha ‘Abbas, Knight of the British Empire.

Sources include The Chosen Highway, by Lady Blomfield [Page 5]WHAT TYPE OF @7:7-3:3:4:9 IRE YOU?

hen you walk into the school cafeteria, can encouraging people to use their skills, express their ideas,

you spot a leader? Is it the kid who speaks the and feel good about their efforts.

loudest? The one who talks to the most people? For example, if you're the soccer team captain, do

The kid who bosses friends around? you decide on every play without talking to the coach and Leaders on TV and in movies are often bossy or unkind. other players? If you're a servant leader, you listen carefully

But in real life, the most effective leaders will cooperate and © and combine everyone’s best abilities and ideas. Your bring out the best in others. That’s servant leadership—when _ leadership helps your team work together—and that’s the

someone focuses on serving and empowering a group. It’s best kind of win! ARE YOU A SERVANT LEADER? Circle your answer under each statement, then add up your points. @ [believe that having fun together is) When opinions are different, | @ listen carefully, and | urge my an important goal for any group. look for things we agree about, team to respect everyone’s ideas. Always=3 + Sometimes=2 + Never=1 rather than choosing sides. Always=3 + Sometimes=2 + Never=1

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@ I stay flexible and calm when people disagree with me. Always=3 + Sometimes=2 + Never=1

@ | get others involved in making important decisions. Always=3 + Sometimes=2 + Never=1

@ I'm courteous to the team, such as finding a positive solution, rather by saying please and thank you. than complaining or blaming others. Always=3 + Sometimes=2 + Never=1 Always=3 + Sometimes=2 + Never=1 SCORING MY TOTAL: 36-28 points: You're doing a great 27-20 points: You have lots of 19-12 points: With practice, you job as a servant leader! Keep positive leadership skills. Keep up can grow as a leader. Look at the encouraging and helping others. the good work as you learn more. quiz for ideas to work on.

VOL.46/NO.1+M/A2014 % Brilliant Star 5 [Page 6]Superhero Gifts

“Show honor to your parents and pay homage to them. This will cause blessings to descend upon you...” — Baha'u'llah

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rom fantastic flight to stupendous speed, superheroes _ share clues for solving homework setbacks, tune in to

use their amazing powers to protect others. Inasimilar — your ideas, and give smart advice. They encourage you

way, you have superheroes in your life, such as to develop your own mighty powers and virtues. exceptional grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers—and What do you love most about your heroes? Express especially parents. They don’t have incredible uniforms or your appreciation with the homemade gift below. Showing gadgets, but they share super strengths of love and support. _ gratitude can make you feel happier and more unified. Honor They may teleport you to sports practice and music lessons, your superheroes—and lift your spirits into the stratosphere!

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magine you're eating lunch with your friends when you notice a lonely kid looking for somewhere to sit. Your table is full, but you quickly grab a chair and invite him to squeeze in beside you. e When you do something kind without expecting anything in return, that’s altruism. You might give up time, comfort, or money to help someone. Some scientists say it’s part of human nature to be altruistic. One study showed that kids two and younger can see when someone needs help and offer it. If an adult drops an object and struggles to retrieve it, a toddler will pick it up and hand it over. Other studies find that most people's first impulse is to cooperate. That’s good news for our health, since people who help others tend to be happier and healthier. ) Volunteering time on a regular basis may increase our sense of purpose and connection to others.

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Altruism can also be contagious. When we witness other people doing kind acts, we're likely to be kinder ourselves.

It’s not always easy to choose altruism. We can be selfish, too. Making service a daily goal can help. Whether you give up free time on a Saturday to serve the homeless or give your little sister the bigger scoop of ice cream after dinner, sacrificing for others can benefit both you and them.

So when you see the chance to grab a chair and invite a new friend to join you, do it! When you spread kindness, everyone at the table wins.

‘a ee or False? People who volunteer may actually live longer.

True. Studies show that people who participate in volunteer service for an hour or more per month may live longer than those who don’t. That means more time fun, family, friends —and helping others!

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Explore & Soar: Helping Games

ae the games you play inspire you to be altruistic? They just might! Some studies show that when people play video games in which the goal is to work together or help others, they're more likely to be helpful in real life. When you're looking for new games, try to find ones that:

Or Have goals that include saving people, animals, or other characters

Dr Present challenges that you cooperate with others to overcome

Or Encourage positive interactions with other players

O Don't include strong violence, which can make people act aggressively

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From owls to penguins, there

are over 10,000 bird species.

Some scientists think birdsong may have helped humans develop language! In parks and gardens, birds inspire curiosity and wonder. As they migrate across continents, they help keep ecosystems in balance, pollinating flowers and plants. But they also signal Earth’s changing climate. About 13% are threatened with extinction. We can help them thrive by reducing pollution and preserving habitats.

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Cardboard Creations Honeybees visit two million flowers to make one

Be creative with cardboard! Build a castle? A ship?

A cool Halloween costume? Let your imagination soar!

pound of honey!

Dr. Richard Jackson, a California physician, works with city planners to create healthier communities. His books and TV series emphasize the roles cities play in reducing illness. He won the 2012 Heinz Award

and says, “We ought to be building places that make it easy to walk, easy to exercise, easy to get healthy food.”

Earth’s largest birds can be 9 feet (2.7 m) tall! They can't fly, but they run 31 mph (50 kph), with faster sprints. They also lay the largest eggs. ~ Month-old chicks

Europe's most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss, pours over 51,000 gallons (193 cubic meters) of water every second, down 148 feet (45 m)! About 85% of this country’s energy is from water

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Connect with kids around the world! How are they like you? How are they different? Each of us has a unique " story to tell. What’s yours?

Age: 13

llive in: New Jersey, U.S.

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Virtue | admire most in people: Kindness and honesty

| want to be: Doctor, architect, or lawyer

Favorite Baha’ activities Talking with friends about helping the *« world and making better communities

Places I'd love to visit: Antelope Canyon [Navajo Nation, U.S.], New Zealand

Aservice project I'd design: Clean up nature or plant trees... We have to do all we can to help [Earth].

If could volunteer anywhere in the world, I'd:

Go to Haifa, [Israel] . . . [or] Green Acre Baha’i School [Maine, U.S.], which I love to go to every year...

I'm inspired to help

others because:

There is good in every- one, and... everyone can make a positive impact on the world...

An inspiring hero in

my community:

The youth... [are] all amazing role models, and ... amazing friends...

A time when someone

helped me:

My parents have helped

me alot through my life . andI’m grateful...

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I live in: California, U.S.

Age: 14

| want to be: Opera singer

Virtue | admire most in people:

Trustworthiness

Favorite Baha’/ activities: Evening prayers

Favorite animal or pet: My cat, Simbad

Place I'd love to visit: Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy

Aservice project I'd design: I'malready working with ... kids that got our city council to approve anew skate park...

I'm inspired to help

others because:

It creates amore sustainable and healthy environment, and because I just love doing it.

Age: 14 I live in: Virginia, U.S.

| want to be: Professional basketball coach

Virtue | admire most in people:

Patience

Hobbies or sports: Basketball, soccer, baseball, football

Favorite Baha’ activities: Junior youth groups

Favorite animal or pet: Dog

Place I'd love to visit: Australia

If! could volunteer anywhere in the world, I'd: Like to go around the world forming children’s youth choirs

An inspiring hero in

my community:

My music director, Mr. Wedge. He cares about... his students...

Atime when someone helped me:

When I was doing a sports fitness test, a friend ...ranalong with me

to help me keep up my speed and was telling me, “You can do it.” I passed!

like to help people by: 2s Giving positive advice

Aservice project I'd design: Feed the homeless, be- cause they don't have much good to live [on]

If could volunteer anywhere in the world, I'd: Volunteer at Haifa [Israel, at the Baha’i] World Center

I'm inspired to help x

others because:

It is the right thing to do,

and...it only brings you

closer to the other person. ina positive way.

An inspiring hero in

my community:

A family friend. She

is always helping others with whatever they need, and she

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I live in: New York, U.S.

Age: 12

| want to be: A singer and actress

Virtue | admire most in people: Caring

Hobbies or sports: Writing, reading, dancing, climbing trees with my brother

Favorite Baha'i activities: Junior youth group

llike to help people by: Listening to what they are feeling or thinking

Aservice project I'd design: Plant more flowers and trees, because... nature is beautiful...

Anew invention I'd create to solve a global problem: A free school taught by college students for people in poverty

Age: 10

I live in: Nairobi, Kenya

| want to be: A basketball player

Virtue | admire most in people: Compassion.

Favorite Baha'i activities: Special holy days

Favorite animal or pet:

Cats, dogs, and cheetahs

Place I'd love to visit: Switzerland

I like to help people by: Learning math, because it’s a very important subject for your life.

Aservice project I'd design:

[Collect] trash...

to keep the environment clean

I'm inspired to help others because:

I'm inspired to help

others because:

A lot of people have helped me in the past ... [I] want to return the favor to the world.

An inspiring hero in

my community:

My brother, because he is like a father to me...[and he] writes about ... profound and amazing things...

Atime when someone helped me:

Before my father died, he told me to “use my brain” ineverything I do.

It feels good to do the right thing.

Anew invention I'd create to solve a global problem: Something [to] make water instantly clean enough to use

If | could volunteer anywhere in the world, I'd: [Go to] South Africa... and teach them the Baha’i Faith.

An inspiring hero in

my community:

Aba (my father). He is very courageous and righteous.

“God has crowned you with honor and in your hearts has He set a radiant star; verily the light thereof shall brighten

the whole world!”

Age: 9 I live in: Quebec, Canada

| want to be: Architect, LEGO designer, dancer

Virtue | admire most in people: Creativity Hobbies or sports: LEGOs,

basketball, and Capoeira [a Brazilian martial art]

Favorite Baha’ activities: The drama portion of the children’s classes

Favorite animal or pet: My beta fish, Nebula and

Sage Neptune, and my...

frogs, George and George

Places I'd love to visit: Egypt and Greece

| like to help people by: Making [them] feel included

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If! could volunteer *« anywhere in the world, I'd: Build Earthship homes (sustainable homes... from recycled materi- als) in places... [with] natural disasters

Atime when someone helped me:

An older dancer, Kate, consoled me after a conflict with my friends.

1, If you're age 7-14, go to www. brilliantstarmagazine.org and choose “Explore,” then “Baha'is & Friends in Ac- tion,” then “Radiant Stars.” Click “Apply Now” and

fill out the form. Or e-mail us at brilliant@usbnc.org.

Include your name, age, birth date, mailing address,

and phone number.

2. When it’s your turn to shine, we'll send you questions and a form for you and your parents to sign.

3. Answer the questions and send them to us with the signed form, along with at least two good- quality, close-up photographs of your smiling face. Photos should be in sharp focus and show your eyes clearly. Please don’t send color copie:

low-resolution digital images, or copyright- protected images (like school portraits).

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“In the garden of thy heart plant naught but the rose of love..." —Baha’u'llah

garden, then experience different sights,

scents, and tastes. Sowing seeds of service in your family and community also brings many fruits. When you help a sibling, clean a play- ground, or donate to charity, your actions can blossom into unity or joy. You'll help weed out

Fe apples to roses, it’s fun to plant a

MY FLOWERS AND MY SERVICE PROJECTS ARE BLOOMING!

Growing Love

selfishness and conflict. Using tools of kindness and compassion, you'll feel happier and more connected to those around you. You may inspire others to tend the garden of giving, too.

Put your spirit of service into action with the fun challenge below. Check out ways you and your family and friends can grow more love in the world!

Seeds of Service Challenge )

See how many seeds you and your family and friends can plant in the next two weeks. Add your own ideas.

O Call or write a note to thank someone who has helped you.

O Give your time or money to a charity that inspires you.

O Help a sibling or friend with a project he or she is working on.

O Tell a joke to make someone laugh.

O Respectfully listen to a friend talk about something that’s important to him or her.

O Contact someone just to hear about what's happening with him or her.

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O Praise someone for doing something kind.

O Stand up for someone who is being bullied.

O Do something kind for some- one who is having a hard time.

O Ask your parents how you can be helpful at home.

O Pick up trash in the park or playground.

O Plant some flowers, vegetables, ora tree.

O Help care for a friend's pet.

Start by: Finish by: O Smile and say hi to the new kid.

O Let your friend choose the game you play.

O Spend time with someone who is lonely.

O Help a parent or teacher clean up a mess.

O Share a favorite treat with someone.

[Page 17]Garden Goodness

aking care of our planet can lead to some yummy market, using less fossil fuel and cutting down on pollution. results. When you plant fruits and veggies in your own Digging, planting, weeding, and watering are fun ways garden, it’s so satisfying to watch them grow, then to stay active, too. Get the whole family involved. Connect

harvest and eat them. Often, they're more delicious thanfood —_ with nature in the fresh air and sunshine. Have fun taking ©, from the store. Picking your own produce reduces tripstothe —_ care of our planet and your own health at the same time! g

Check out this helpful harvest. Fill in the words to gather gardening virtues and tips.

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Q: What's your favorite childhood memory?

A: We visited my grandparents’ house .. . They had a big, old,

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we would go there every summer ... We put these shows together

for our family .. . Every night,

we had a different thing going... It was all about stories we were hearing on the radio and every- thing. We were all making it up.

Q: This issue of Brilliant Star is about service. Why is it important to be of service to others?

A: | think service defines who we are as human beings . . . Devel- opment is not something you read in books... Development

only happens in service to others ... | don't think that we actually

can become who we are meant to be without service to others.

ahnaz Aflatooni Javid was 12 when she first saw malnourished kids living in huts of old cardboard and plastic in her city of

Tihran, lran. She promised herself that she'd never forget them. In 1999, she and two friends started Mona Foundation, which helps educate kids as a way to end global poverty. It's named for Mona Mahmudnizhad, a 17-year-old Baha'i who taught children in Iran, but was killed for her religious beliefs in 1983. The foundation has helped over 75,000 kids and families in 18 countries!

Because her parents feared she would be prevented from going to college, Mahnaz moved to the U.S. at age 14." She studied computer science and later earned a doctorate degree in educational leadership from Seattle University. Along with being president of Mona Foundation, she works for Avanade, recruiting new talent for roles in technology. She lives in Washington, U.S., with her husband, Shannon.

Mahnaz (age two, front row left), with her brother, sisters, and parents around 1953. She says her mother and father set an excellent example of charity and service.

Q: What was the most challenging experience for you when you were a kid, and how did you handle it?

A: We were Baha'is, and ... we were targeted and pointed out and every- thing. But, you know, it was a way to prove yourself, and | think it became the way that [my] character .. . carried me through all the transitions later on...In...lraq...we would go to the [Baha'i] Feast, and .. . people would throw stones at us... We didn't let on, but it was pretty bad.

Q: Why did you leave Iran and go to the U.S. as a teenager?

A: My parents were very intent that all of us would get . . . our higher education. And there was no chance for the school . .. In Iran, [during] those times, [young men] would . . . ask for your hand when you were ...in early high school .. . My father really hated that. So he. . . shipped us out... My father always wanted the girls to get the best education they could. And we did.

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“Today, Baha’ in Iran are not allowed to attend college. Learn more at news.bahai.org/human-rights/iranveducation/ [Page 19]Answers with an

Above: Mona Foundation helps schools around the world, including Badi School in Panama (left) and the Anis Zunuzi Baha'i School in Haiti (right). PHOTOS BY MONA FOUNDATION Left: Mahnaz talks about education at a benefit held

by actor Rainn Wilson in 2011. PHOTO BY DAVID CONGER

Q: What is Mona Foundation, and what led you to help start it? A: My parents were very, very charitable... My father used to take food off our plates and give it to whoever came to our Q: Tell us about a Mona Foundation project. door... We lived in this house- A: [There are] several schools in Haiti that we are supporting . .. We visited

hold that basically gave away ... after the major earthquake there, and . . . while 80% of the infra- everything . .. [Later], when structure was crumbling and there was... no water... these Baha'i | was getting my Ph.D... . schools stood ... They became the centers of community activity... In | went to [a conference on] some of these countries, the levels of poverty [are] just unbelievable. ) social [and] economic develop- You know, you think about ... whether or not you eat every other day or ment in Florida, and... | saw every day ... whether or not you actually have shoes to wear... [It's] very, @ some of these projects, and... very inspiring and moving to see the strength of [the] human spirit ... » oars [the] wonderful work they were rf doing with so very little... 1 got Q: You recently received an award from the University of Washington a*s together with a couple of friends as one of the 2014 Women of Courage. What does courage mean , ... It took us about a year to to you? get our non-profit, and then we A: Courage means that you know that everything is possible. And that you focused really on education .. . go after it... In life, you can't give up. And | think that's a trait that | learned when | was a kid, as they were .. . throwing stones at us .. . You Q: How does the Baha'i Faith can't give up to your own fears . . . It's really a practice that means influence your work? perseverance and confidence that you're doing the right thing... A: The Baha'i Faith is all | am and who | am. It defines who we are... Q: If you had one wish for Brilliant Star readers, what would it be? all the principles and our life A: Go serve. | think that we would not need Mona Foundation if service values are centered around was... embedded in our culture and in our practice as a way of life. the Faith. It... influences every And | think that my wish for everyone. . . is to be able to really think of decision | make .. . And | won't service as the fundamental thing we do .. . And if you choose service, compromise that for anything .. . you will be happy across everything you do. Read more of Mahnaz’s interview at VOL.46/NO.1+M/A2014 »& Brilliant Star

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Being useful feels good, and it can brighten every day of your life. Your service also brings joy to others, even if they don't know it was you who helped out. This prayer can strengthen your service and make your happiness last longer and longer.

AFTER YOU READ THE PRAYER, CHECK QUT THE LIST OF WOR?S BELOW.

“O Lord! Make us useful in this world; free us from the

condition of self and desire. O Lord! Make us brethren in Thy love, and cause us to be loving toward all Thy | children. Confirm us in service to the world of humanity so that we may become the servants of Thy servants, that we may love all Thy creatures and become

compassionate to all Thy people. O Lord, Thou art the Almighty. Thou art the Merciful." —'Abdu'l-Baha

THEN DRAW ALINE TO CONNECT EACH WORD TO ITS MEANING. SEE HOW THE WORDS ARE USED IN THE

. PRAYER. . All people, united like brothers

1. Condition A

2. Self B. State of being

3. Desire C. Strong feeling of wanting something; craving | 4. Brethren D. People, animals, or plants

5. Confirm E. One's own interest; selfishness | 6. Creatures F. Having unlimited power

7. Compassionate G. Make stronger

8. Almighty H. Filled with sympathy, forgiving

9. Merciful . Concerned for others, understanding

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l ightning, Luna, and other Uplifters use their superpowers and virtues to help protect the world. They battle the Erasers, who want to control humanity by erasing virtues that help people think for themselves and work together.

Like a superhero, you have powers to help others. Maybe you swoop in with your super serving skills at a soup kitchen. Or

your dynamic drawing ability shows up in anti-bullying posters at school. Look for ways to become a champion of change. Sometimes it takes confidence to tell people about your vision for a better world—or a better school. Imagining yourself as a hero can help. With our capes of courage, we

make a powerful planetary team.

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usan Moody heard

something outside and

glanced through her

window. Was it a patient coming to see her? No, it was another man on the street, shaking his fist and threatening her.

She turned away. Her female patients were glad she'd come to Tihran, Iran, to care for them— it wasn't considered proper for male doctors to examine them. That's

Dr. Susan Moody (center) in Iran around 1910. She spent nearly 21 years in Iran, working as a doctor for women and helping the Baha'is.

In 1909, at 58, Susan answered the call for a doctor and headed for Tihran. She stopped in Israel to see ‘Abdu'-Baha. “Work only for the love of God and you will succeed,” he said. “I will often pray for you—you are never separated from Me.”

Soon Susan had a busy medical practice, but she knew more was needed. Tihran's schools were only for boys. Susan

why male Baha’ doctors asked

for a female doctor from the U.S. to

work at their new hospital. Some Iranians were prejudiced against Baha’is and resented her presence. Some didn't think women should be doctors. But ‘Abdu’l-Baha, the Bahai leader then, said she'd been chosen for this service. She wouldn't let threats frighten her.

Susan was born in 1851 in New York. Her future career wasn't clear at first. She taught school and attended a medical college for a while. Then she studied art in the U.S. and Paris. Something, though, kept pulling her back to medicine. At 50, she returned to medical school in Chicago.

She also began studying the Baha'i Faith, and she became a Baha'i in 1903. “I hereby devote... all that I am, and all that I have...to Thee, O Divine Father...” Susan vowed.

Susan told others about the Faith and led the first Bahai children’s class in Chicago. She also helped find land for a future temple. In 1905, she took in a boarder— ‘Abdu'l-Baha's nephew, a medical student. Neither realized that by teaching her Iran’s language and culture, he was preparing her for her greatest service.

helped start a school for girls. But the prejudice against

Baha'is worsened—so much that in 1923, Susan learned of plans to kill her! The danger intensified the next year, and she consulted an American official. He called for police protection. That night, police broke up an angry mob outside her home. The threats continued, and soon afterward, the American official was killed. In late 1924, Susan returned to the U.S., but she noted later, “I must return... and help in the uplift of the land...”

Before long, the new Bahai leader, Shoghi Effendi, asked for American Baha'is to move to Tihran. Despite her age —77—Susan packed her bags in 1928 and went. Though weaker, she still saw patients and visited the girls’ school.

Susan served in Tihran until her death in 1934. Hundreds attended her funeral. Among them and carrying flowers were dozens of Iranian girls, healthy and educated because of Susan. Shoghi Effendi praised her “INDOMITABLE SPIRIT” and “CEASELESS SERVICES" and said she forged the “FIRST LINK IN CHAIN UNITING SPIRITUAL DESTINIES’ of the U.S. and Iran.

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‘Abdu'l-Bahé’s quote is based on Susan's remembrance and may not reflect his exact words. [Page 27]ow cools it to build your own robot? If you and your friends love designing, engineering, and programming, it can be awesome to team up. You can even enter competitions. Every- one’s imagination and experience add excitement to the project. But making decisions can be tough when groups don’t agree. Sometimes the conversation leads to arguing, put-downs, and hurt feelings. How can we be creative, with

different ideas and opinions, and still get along?

A powerful tool for team discussions is consultation. Share ideas in a peaceful, positive way. Take turns expressing your thoughts carefully and calmly. Be respectful and listen to each person patiently. It’s good to have diverse ways of doing things. Winning teams work together to build some- thing unique —like robots and friendships.

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The kids at Robo-Camp are using the consultation tips on the board. Read the tips, then search the lab to find the words that fit in the blanks. Try out the tips for your next group project.

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5. Some cuckoo species lay their eggs in the nests of (p. 10)

7. With and enthusiasm, being of service to others can be truly magical. (p. 7)

9. Sowing of service in your family and community also brings many fruits. (p. 16)

10. Isabella and Mateen would like to volunteer in , Israel (p. 12)

11. Having a attitude is a great way to help out in a crisis—or any time. (p. 2)

14. Dr. Mahnaz Aflatooni Javid helped start Foundation as a way to end global poverty. (p. 18)

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"| like looking at the different puzzles and games that are included in the magazine .. . The [quiz] portion of the magazine . .. really helps me understand and recognize myself and my actions a lot better... If | chose a theme, it would probably be on consideration, kind of relating to selfless[ness] and selfishness . . ."

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8) Sustainable, native; 9) Wise, water

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€ a-chink, ca-chink, ca-chink.” Whether you're less than $1.25 a day? (Cpe coins for a new phone, a trip, or college, Your generosity can start a chain reaction of change. the sound of saving money is cool! Saving money to share Imagine if every person with money to spare gave some to with others has a special ring to it. people in need. Even small donations can add up and make Many people around the globe are in desperate need a big difference. The more we step up the beat in sharing of basic things, such as food, shelter, health care, and what we have, the closer we'll get to a more peaceful and education. Did you know that over a billion people live on prosperous planet.

These kids have raised money to help four global causes. Follow the paths to find out which cause each kid is supporting.

VOL.46/NO.1+M/A2014 ¥ Brilliant Star 29 [Page 30]“To follow a path of service... requires faith and tenacity. In this connection, the benefit of walking that path in the company of others is immense. Loving fellowship, mutual encouragement, and willingness to learn together are natural properties of any group of youth sincerely striving for the same ends...”

—Baha’i Writings