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SURF THROUGH

LIFE’S CHALLENGES

[Page 0]Amethel Parel-Sewell — EDITOR/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR C. Aaron Kreader —DESIGNER/ILLUSTRATOR Amy Renshaw — SENIOR EDITOR w) 4 Susan Engle ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Annie Reneau ASSISTANT EDITOR

Foad Ghorbani PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

MANY THANKS TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS: Toni Bird - Lisa Blecker « Lynn Blodgett - Ramsey

Breneman « Charles Camarda - Dahbi Campbell « Rohan Enayati-Uzeta « George Hatcher « Poloma Kitchens Ly 218}

Teresa Langness » Tuesday Rain Leduc - Sophie Mansuri

Doug Marshall - Pamela Matson Phoenix Miner

Masumi Arulmangai Nehru + Adrianna Nelson

Francisco Gonzélez Pérez - Layli Phillips - Donna Price Stephen Scotti - Ruhiyyih Wartchow + Sophia Zamani

ART AND PHOTO CREDITS

Original illustrations by C. Aaron Kreader, unless noted

By Lisa Blecker: Photos for pp. 6-7

By Foad Ghorbani: Art for p. 27

By Donna Price: Photos for p. 12

Historical photos courtesy National Baha'i Archives, unless noted

STORY AND ACTIVITY CREDITS

By Amy Renshaw: 3, 10, 11, 13, 14, 20, 26, 29 By Susan Engle: 16, 22, 24, 28

By Annie Reneau: 2, 4, 8, 9, 25, 27

By Lisa Blecker: 6

By Donna Price: 11,12, 14, 19, 20

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Brilliant Star empowers kids to explore their roles as world citizens. Inspired by the principles of peace and uni

in the Baha'i Faith, we encourage readers - to use their virtues to make the world a better place. 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 Baha'u'llah (“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'lldh’s eldest son, ‘Abdu'l-Baha, interpreted His teachings and led the Baha'i community after Bahd’u'llah’s passing. Today, Bahd’is work to bring love and justice to the world, and end prejudice and discrimination of all kinds.

Baha’u’llah’s Life: Mission of Peace Discover gifts He generously gave away.

Nur’s Nook Create a flapping paper butterfly.

Riley’s Rainforest Can you change your habits?

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

Maya’s Mysteries Make your own plastic toys!

Lightning and Luna: Episode #71 Dangers and illusions in the Eraser’s lair

Radiant Stars Get to know kids who shine, like you.

Stargazer: Teresa Langness Empowering kids around the world

Treble Chef’s Music Café Sing about our human family.

Shining Lamp: Dr. John E. Esslemont He wrote a book that has inspired generations.

Cosmo's Corner

A crossword and more from our favorite chameleon

aMAZEing ADVENTURE Push over blocks of stone to find your path.

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NEW DESTINATIONS

Your Soul’s Journey Are you in tune with your spiritual self?

3 Warriors of Oneness

Armed with virtues, you can battle injustice.

What's Bugging You? Get the buzz on being your best self.

, 10 Spiritual Beacon es Explore the new Baha'i Temple in Chile.

Coding with COD1: Snow Fun Reach all the igloos at the Winter Festival.

Visit the Dinosaurs Travel back in time 100 million years!

Space Ace

NASA scientists answer your questions.

Staying Afloat Surf through life’s challenges.

eX 27 Meditation Magic

Connect with your body, mind, and spirit.

TRANSFORMING OUR WORLD ° VOL. 48, NO. 4

DEAR FRIENDS,

Sometimes the world may seem like a scary jungle,

overgrown with war, poverty, and prejudice. How can we remove the vicious weeds and clear a path to peace and justice?

The Baha'i writings promise that world peace will someday be a reality, and we can all help create it. By developing our strengths and virtues, and striving to improve our communities, we can plant seeds of hope for the future.

In this issue, explore the many ways you can help change the world. Quiz yourself about

how focused you are on your spirit, and try some new ways to meditate. Make a fluttering origami butterfly, and find ways to embrace healthier habits. And meet Teresa Langness, who founded an international program that helps kids develop their characters while they learn in school. With dedication and love, we can transform the tangled vines of injustice into a garden of spiritual strength for our human family.

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trum Studio [Page 2]Your Soul's Journey

“Know, verily, that the soul is a sign of God, a heavenly gem... whose mystery no mind, however acute, can ever hope to unravel.” —Baha’u'llah

0 you know why the ancient Egyptians made mummies body, and that it can have a peaceful existence in a spiritual world. and tombs full of treasures? It’s because they believed So what exactly is the soul? Simply put, your soul is you—the that human souls needed their bodies and personal real you. It’s the part of you that’s connected to God. You can honor objects in the next world. The nature of the soul is one of life’s and explore your soul by living a life that is meaningful to you, greatest mysteries, since you can't see or touch it. where you express virtues such as love, compassion, faith, and Today, most religions, including the Baha’i Faith, Christianity, service to humanity. By making choices that help you develop Islam, and Judaism, agree that the soul lives on after the death of the spiritual strengths, you can let your soul guide your life’s journey.

How in tune are you with your spiritual self? Answer the questions, then total your points.

Q I think about my purpose on 4] Ilook for ways to help my family, Q Ilearn about and respect the Earth, or why God created me. my town, or the Earth. diverse religions and beliefs Often=3 - Sometimes=2 « Rarely=1 Often=3 + Sometimes=2 - Rarely=1 in the world.

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2] | participate in worship or 6 When | have spiritual questions, community service with my I discuss them with friends or 8] I nourish my soul with daily prayer family or friends. family and look for answers in and meditation.

Often=3 - Sometimes=2 « Rarely=1 sacred writings. Often=3 - Sometimes=2 « Rarely=1

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3 | When I'm feeling down or facing a problem, | ask God for help. Often=3 « Sometimes=2 + Rarely=1

6 | remember that the most important parts of me are my character and virtues, rather than my looks or things | own. Often=3 - Sometimes=2 + Rarely=1

MY SCORE 27-21 points: Way to go, youre 20-15 points: You're finding 14-9 points: You're beginning to a soul explorer! Continue on ways to connect with your soul. focus on your soul. Try some of the your exciting quest. There’s Keep exploring and discovering activities in the quiz to explore your always more to learn. even more about the real you. true self even more.

2 Brilliant Star % vo1.48,No.4 [Page 3]Well is it with that fearless warrior who, armed with the power of GRE Knowledge, hastens unto the field, disperses the armies of ignorance, and scatters the hosts of error...” —‘Abdu'l-Bahd

rom the peak of Mount Malice, an evil wizard optimism or to greet unkindness with compassion.

concocts potions that release hatred and But the Baha’i Faith promises that one day, unity prejudice throughout the land. After one and love will prevail on Earth. In time, ignorance and whiff of the poisonous brew, villagers turn on each _ injustice will be overcome by a new understanding other and wage war. that all people are part of one human family. When In our world today, it may often feel like we're _—_-you feel alone, find the courageous and heroic under attack by spears and arrows of fear and warriors of peace who are ready to ride into battle at

disunity. It can get exhausting to face each day with your side, with words and actions of love and unity.

These brave Knights are about to battle the forces of hatred and prejudice. Find nine objects that arm them with optimism.

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ANSWERS ON PAGE 28 [Page 4]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 Tihran, tran

1844 Recognizes the Bab as anew Messenger of God

ABn2—s_ Fare | Imprisonment in the “Black Pit’ of Tihran

1853-1863

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

Declares Divine Mission as Prophet-Founder of the Baha'i 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

ASTTE 2 SWE wa) Finally free to live in countryside homes

of Mazra‘ih and then Bahji, outside ‘Akka

Baha'u'llah passes away at Bahj/.

sachild, Baha'u'llah led a life of

comfort and ease. His father was

a nobleman in Persia (now Iran),

and His family had great wealth. Baha'u'llah grew up accustomed to grand homes, expensive furnishings, and fine clothing.

You might think that someone who was raised in such luxury would struggle when faced with sudden poverty. But Baha'u'llah was never attached to earthly riches. When His father passed away, He was Offered his prestigious position in the government, but He turned it down. Baha'u'llah had no desire for status. Instead, He spent His time and money helping those in need. As a young man, He became known as “Father of the Poor."

In 1852, things changed drastically for Baha'ullah and His family. He was imprisoned in a terrible dungeon in Tihran called the “Black Pit” for being a follower of the Bab-a Messenger of God

who founded a new religion. The Bab's followers, called Babis, were persecuted terribly by the government authorities, who felt threatened by

the faith. Baha'u'llah's wife, Navvab, who also came from a wealthy family, had

to leave their home and hide in the city with their children.

After Baha'u'llah was released, He was exiled from Iran. For the next 40 years, He lived a simple life, often with little food or clothing. But He was never sad that His valuables were gone. In fact, when He received gifts, He gave them

For over two years, Baha'u'llah was confined to this prison in ‘Akkd, Israel, along with about 70 family and followers. The two windows at top right gave Him His only view of the outside world.

away! At one time, His only luxury was asmall prayer rug, but He sold it when His followers needed money. And when people came to visit, Baha'u'llah always shared whatever He had, such as oranges, roses, and delicious cups of tea.

Bahais strive to follow

Bahda'u'llah’s example, as well as His teachings, by being detached from material things. He taught that extremes of poverty and wealth should be avoided, and all members of our human family should be treated with compassion and justice. “They who are possessed of riches, however, must have the utmost regard for the poor...” He wrote, “and well is it with the rich who bestow their riches on the needy and prefer them before themselves.”

4 Brilliant Star % vol48,No.4 [Page 5]Find 12 things that Baha'u'llah happily shared or gave away. Look for words going up, down, forward, backward, and diagonally. After you've found them all, the remaining letters — in order from left to right — will form the words in the quote by Baha'u'llah.

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ANSWERS ON PAGE 28 vol.48,No.4 % Brilliant Star 5 [Page 6]Moke 6 Fluttering Buttertly

“Soar upon the wings of joy in the atmosphere of the love of God.” —Baha’u'llah

rom crafts to creatures, it’s amazing to watch grumpy and negative can learn to express love. something transform right before your eyes!In Someone who discourages others can be inspired nature, a crawling caterpillar becomes a real to cheer them on. We all have the ability to discover

butterfly. With origami, you can transform a sheet of and grow our virtues. Saying prayers and studying paper into a fluttering toy butterfly. the guidance from God's Messengers can remind

Our characters can develop in incredible ways, too. —_us how to be our best selves. When we strive to put With determination and patience, remarkable changes God's teachings into practice, we're on our way to are possible. For instance, a person who is often transforming ourselves and the world.

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keeping ends of antennae attached.

10 Push wings down to separate them from antennae. With markers, add designs and a virtue to develop. Pinch butterfly's head below the antennae without touching flaps. Pull tab up and down to watch wings flutter!

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[Page 8]Change for the Better

hen you learned to ride a bike, did you

wobble and crash a few times? Eventually, you figured out what you needed to do physically and mentally to keep your balance. Then you formed good habits to cruise along safely.

From having breakfast to saying bedtime prayers, our daily habits can have a powerful impact. One study found that about 45% of what we do each day is habitual. Habits save us time and energy because we don’t have to wrestle with decisions. But if we slip into unhealthy habits, like not getting enough sleep or exercise, they can do more harm than good.

The good news is that we can change our habits and create new ones. One way is to set up your surroundings so it’s easy to do the

Curiosity Canopy

things you want to do. For example, if you want to drink more water, put a glass of water by your bed so you remember it first thing in the morning.

Another trick is to attach a new habit to an old one. If you already practice the piano after school, try going for a walk afterward. Pretty soon your brain will connect the two activities. And make your new habit fun—bring along music you love.

To break a habit, like eating sweets after dinner, replace it with a different one, like eating fruit. Give yourself a reward, too—play a game with a sibling or relax with a good book.

Pay attention to what you do each day, and look for ways to make healthier choices. Habits are powerful—and you have the power to change them for the better.

0 you use a phone, tablet, TV, or computer before bed? Did you know that the blue light from screens mimics sunlight, making your brain think it's daytime even

when it's dark? That can mess with your sleep if it's too close to bedtime. Experts suggest avoiding screens for an hour or two before bed for a healthier, more restful snooze.

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“Send down... from the clouds of Thy

mercy the rains of Thy healing...”

—Baha’u’llah Explore & Soar: Healthy Habits

hen it comes to habits,

small changes can make a big difference. Here are little things you can try to be healthier.

Each day, write down three things you're thankful for in a journal.

¢ Move whenever you can. Run, bike, jump, walk, skate—even do a silly dance!

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ANSWERS ON PAGE 28 [Page 10]=r early 5,000 people from around the = globe gathered in Santiago, Chile, in October 2016 to celebrate the dedication of the world's newest Baha'i House of Worship. A vibrant program of prayers, talks, music, dance, and drama expressing South American culture took place at the Movistar arena, and moving devotional gatherings were held at the Temple. Francisco Gonzalez Pérez (left), a photographer "s and a Baha'i from Spain, shared his photographs and impressions with Brilliant Star. Francisco said, “It was a very special opportunity, a gift. It... gave me the... chance, to participate and to serve, in one of the most important events in the recent history of our dear Cause. It was also the end point to a yearning that began more than 20 years ago photographing all the continental Bahai Houses of Worship.”

The new Bahai Temple in Santiago, Chile, welcomes people of all faiths for prayer and meditation.

The Arabic calligraphy at the Temple's dome (above left) represents the phrase, “O Glory of the All-Glorious.” Within these welcoming walls, diverse people from around the globe celebrated the long-awaited Temple.

Go to www. brilliantstarmagazine.org/articles/spiritual-beacon for more photos and an interview with Francisco Gonzalez Pérez.

10 Brilliant Star % vol48,No.4 [Page 11]Images: Tectonic plate map by USGS, Camera by Catherinecml, Dr. Matson by Toni skyline by Songquan Deng, beetle by Christian Musat

“All the members of this endless universe are linked one to another.” —Baha'i Writings

EARTH-SAVING TIP WOW, REALLY?

Earthquakes less than 2.5 on the Richter scale can't be felt, but the largest, in Chile

in 1960, was 9.5-32 million times stronger!

PROTECTING OUR PLANET

AMAZING ANIMALS

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[Page 12]CHECK OUT MY RECIPE FOR FUN PLASTIC

FISURES!

love doing science in the kitchen. It’s delicious The cool thing is, if you let the curds dry, they

how gooey batter changes into moist cake or harden into a plastic. Scientists are experimenting

crunchy cookies. I’ve also discovered that you with using casein plastic film to package food. These can transform milk into plastic! plastics would dissolve in water, reducing trash and

Milk is mostly water, sugar, casein protein, and _ pollution. Maybe you could even eat the package! fat. Adding an acid, like vinegar, starts a chemical Using science to help the environment is one reaction that clumps the casein into curds, just like way we can help transform the world for the good the curds in cottage cheese. of everyone.

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VoL.48,No.4 % Brilliant Star [Page 16]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?

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I'm inspired to be of service by:

A question I'd like to ask God:

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Hobbies or sports:

Favorite animal:

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Favorite food:

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A question I'd like to ask God

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Feast is a Baha'i community gathering with pray

consultation, and fellowship.

[Page 17]Age:10 I live in: California, U.S. want to be: FBI agent

This career interests me because:

I don’t like it when people suffer, and I want to make the world a better place.

Virtue | admire most: Creativity

Hobbies or sports: Karate and playing guitar

Favorite Baha'i activities: Green Acre [Baha'i School in Maine, U.S.] and Feast*

Places I'd love to visit: Mars and Russia

Favorite animals or pets: Wolves and my dog, Lila Bean, and my fish, Sparky

Age: 14, live in: Michigan, U.S.

| want to be: Filmmaker/director

This career interests me because:

Ilove making people smile and laugh through art.

Hobbies or sports: Painting, drawing, reading

Favorite Baha'i activity: Children’s classes with my teacher, Cheri

Favorite pet: My black lab, Nya

Place I'd love to visit: California to visit family and... Hollywood Blvd.

To help my community, I'd: Rebuild the playground that was taken down

Ahero or role model: My parents

I'm inspired to be of service by: Watching my parents. We used to ask each other every night

. “What did you do of service?” ... 1 always looked to do service sol would have something to say when they asked me at night.

A question I'd like to ask God: If you made science, then why does science say that God doesn’t exist?

My role models: My mom and dad

My purpose on this planet: To be loving

Askill I'd like to learn: To be more outgoing

I'm inspired to be of

service by:

My mom, because she

helps very poor people .. find ways to get out

of poverty.

A question I'd like to ask God:

How far does the universe go?

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live in: California, U.S.

| want to be: CEO/Entrepreneur

This career interests me because:

This job would allow me to take an idea of my own and put it to work.

My purpose on this planet: To teach the Faith, spread love, and to do something (I’m not sure what yet) to make the world a better place

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Hobbies or sports: Soccer and surfing

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Favorite food: Mochi [Japanese ice- cream-filled rice cake]

a good deed towards another will not only make them happy, but yourself as well.

Questions I'd like to ask God: What is the next religion? When will it be founded?

Ahero or role model: My parents

To help my community, I'd: Start Baha'i junior youth groups

1. If you're age 7-14, go to www. brilliantstarmagazine.org. From the top menu, choose “Discover.” Then click “Become a Radiant Star or Trailblazer,” 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. nes

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 copies,

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Meet more Radiant Stars on page 18!

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Ruhiyyih W.

Age: 10 My favorite animal: Frog live in: Minnesota, U.S. To help my community, I'd: Iwant to be: [Put] solar panels on ‘Anarchitect % everyone’s roofs

This career interests me Lby pluiaetsto ern lis [pl asi Preven To make people happy Ilike unique buildings Askill I’d like to learn: with odd angles and The ability to work want to make some- better in a group

thing like that someday. |, inspired to be of

Virtue | admire most: service by:

Trust Thinking of solutions Moppiest to problems

Ilike to write, draw, A question I'd like to ask God: and read. To not have a World Favorite Baha’i activity: \herrt

Going to children’s class

| like to help people by:

Putting myself in their

shoes and trying to

figure out a solution

Favorite book: Counting by 7s [by Holly Goldberg Sloan]

Dahbi C.

Age: 11

I live in: Texas, U.S.

Favorite Baha’/ activity: ) a Summer school

Favorite animal: Pandas

| want to be: Something to help * Places I'd love to visit: animals France and Italy This career interests me | like to help people by: because: Listening Tlove animals. They are ¢5\rite food: solcute, and Idon’t want Udon (Japanese noodle) them to be in danger. Viwealerdtathonese A hero or role model: - Tact My aunts . To help my community, I'd: Hobby: Reading nie we er ¥ Favorite song: m «sewage system a Only” [by Dove My purpose on this planet: ameron] To learn and help people Askill I'd like to learn: Different languages so Ican communicate with people A question I'd like to ask God: Why did you create Earth (us)?

Poloma K.

Age: 10 2

I live in: Maine, U.S.

| want to be: Engineer or veterinarian or actress

This career interests me because:

Ilike to build/make things and take care of animals, andI like acting.

Virtue | admire most: Kindness

Hobbies or sports: Swimming and dance

Favorite Baha’i activity: Green Acre Camp

[in Maine, U.S.]

Favorite pet:

My dog, my cat, and my 2 guinea pigs

| like to help people by: Creat[ing] world peace

Ramsey B.

Age: 12 live in: North Carolina, U.S.

| want to be: Soccer ys player and a chef

This career interests me because:

Ilike playing soccer, and I like cooking. Virtue | admire most:

Humor a4 Hobbies or sports:

Soccer, basketball, swimming, drawing, water bottle-flipping Favorite Baha’i activity: Junior Youth Group

Place I'd love to visit: Hawaii *K A favorite book:

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

My purpose on this planet: [To] serve Baha'u'llah

A favorite food Steak and lobster

Places I'd love to visit: Iceland, Haifa [Israel]

A hero or role model: My mom and my dad

To help my community, I'd: [Stop] pollution.

My purpose on this planet: Help people and animals

I'm inspired to be of service by:

The world needs more kindness.

Aquestion I'd like to ask God: Why did He create me?

A favorite food: Pizza

To help my community, I'd: Spend time and play with young children so their parents can take a break and be more relaxed.

Askill I'd like to learn:

To kick a soccer ball with my left foot and learn to cook different kinds of foods

I'm inspired to be of service by: My faith in God

A question I'd like to ask God: What is the next world like?

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Brilliant Star % vo1.48,No.4 [Page 19]hat if you could travel back in time 100 million years, those birdlike dinosaurs survived. Scientists say their when dinosaurs lived? Earth had one supercontinent, descendants are the birds that soar in our skies today.

Pangaea, that was slowly breaking apart. As fern-filled Modern humans have been around less than swamps cooled off, flowering plants began to appear.Some 200,000 years. But our world is transforming in lots of dinosaurs gradually adapted—becoming smaller, walking ways, too. We have to evolve beyond prejudice and war. on two legs, developing feathers, and flying around. As our By living in peace, working together, and caring for the

planet changed drastically and many species went extinct, Earth and each other, we can thrive in changing times.

| Imagine you're visiting the Cretaceous period. Can you find these exact dinosaurs? Wey Waa) VENT NN SP MICRORAPTORY >) | TROODON VELOCIRAPTOR

OFFER A DRINK TO A TYRANNO- SAURUS?

ANSWERS ON PAGE 28 voL.48,No.4 % Brilliant Star 19 [Page 20]ASHA SPACE SCIENTIST

Our universe is full of mysteri ysteries, and some of the most mind i i i mind-boggling are in space. Curious ki i wave question me scene who work for the National Aeronautics and Space mista nan, ut space? Send them to brilliant@usbnc.org (with your name and ° i “_ ge).

What would you guys do if there were aliens? —Dahbi, age 11

Hi, Dahbi, elligent life that has ever existed, the

In order for humans to be the only int odds of civilizations forming on other Earth-like planets would have to be one

in 10 billion trillion. That's a one with 22 zeroes after it. Given our current knowledge, it would be irrational to c! is the only one in the universe. So if astronomy and math are telling us there

are aliens, what do we do? We keep observing and learning.

The closest star to us (Proxima Centauri) is four light-years away. Just to d transmit a reply would take atleast

receive a radio message from aliens an door neighbors. Any aliens alive today

Jai that our civilization

ProximaCentauriisthe eight years, and that's if we have next-

closest star to Earth, and Ks are likely hundreds of light years from Earth. | don't expect first contact to

ove (ou lon ils happen in my lifetime, butifit did, |hope it would be a unifying force for humanity, would inspire humility in us, and would excite us and give us hope.

(40 trillion km)-like circling

Earth a billion times! —George

American Neil Armstrong was an engineer, test pilot, and astronaut. In 1969, he was the first person to walk on the

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& moon. He and his two fellow astronauts, Buzz Aldrin and

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Michael Collins, launched in a spacecraft called:

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20 Brilliant Star % vol48,No.4 ANSWERS ON PAGE 28 [Page 21]They're designed to protect astronauts from extreme

it Pe AO asthe environments. We wear orange-colored launch and commander for a entry suits (we call them pumpkin suits). They're spacewalk at the designed to protect us in case of a loss of pressure

International Space in the Space Shuttle, when we're flying into space Station in 2007. (launch), when we're returning from space (entry),

and in the event we have to leave the vehicle during flight (egress) and parachute onto land or water. Hence the suit is brightly colored for rescue teams to find us and is designed with floatation devices and insulation to protect us in icy water.

The EVA (extravehicular activity) spacesuit (the white one) is designed for crew members who leave the vehicle in space and conduct a spacewalk. It has to be pressurized just like the launch and entry suit, so the astronaut can breathe oxygen, and to prevent the blood from boiling in the vacuum of space. Because it's pressurized, the suit is very stiff, and it’s very hard to move your arms, legs, and fingers. It requires a lot of energy to conduct a six to seven-hour spacewalk, and it’s very tiring. Also, because the space- suits have to be thermally insulated, the astronauts can be overheated. That’s why they require a liquid-cooled undergarment to prevent overheating.

We'll have to design new spacesuits for humans to live and work on Mars,

because the environment on Mars is much different than Earth and space. —Charlie

N Which Mars Rover has SY driven the farthest?

& 1) Indy 500 S 2) Curiosity NS 3) Opportunity S 4) Sojourner N 5) X-Wing Starfighter

> 1 i i} Are spacesuits comfortable? ~Ruhiyyih, age 10

La ey FS 14. ruhiyyih, i a — | wouldn't say our current spacesuits are comfortable.

GEORGE HATCHER is an avionics engineer at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, U.S. He works on electrical systems of uncrewed rockets. He

also studies planetary science at the University of Central Florida. Working for NASA is a dream come true for George. He’s aspired to be an astronaut since he was three. He’s one of 100 finalists in the Mars One Project, which aims to create a human settlement on Mars.

CHARLIE CAMARDA is our guest contributor for this issue. He flew on the return-to-flight mission of Space Shuttle Discovery in 2005. He traveled 5.8 million miles during his two weeks in space. He’s now the Senior Advisor for Engineering Development at NASA’s Langley Research Center.

Images: ESA/Hubble, NASA, NASA/JPL/Cornell University

voL.48,No.4 % Brilliant Star a1 [Page 22]STARGAZER

|. Les ®& 2s:

Teresa Langness

Q: What's your favorite childhood memory?

A: Standing with my sister at the doorstep of a widower, a man who had lost his wife. He hadn't come out of his house in a year... We had baked goodies for him. We were singing at his doorstep ...When he finally appeared at the door, and the light flooded out, we could barely see his face. But when we did, tears were streaming down his cheeks. It was the first time we had seen him smile since his wife died. In that moment, | knew in my heart the purpose of life is to serve and to bring others to life.

o you believe that you can help change the world? Teresa

Langness, an author and educator, knows you can. She

created a program called Full Circle Learning to empower kids to make a difference.

Teresa grew up in Oregon and studied journalism at the University of Oregon. In the early 1990s, while working as a writer, she volunteered at the Baha'i Center in Los Angeles, California. Violence in the area was affecting the community, and Teresa helped run after- school activities to let kids know they were loved and supported. She developed a program that encourages kids to build virtues and help others while excelling in school. Nearby organizations learned about the work and asked for more of her programs.

Full Circle Learning later spread to dozens of countries. Teresa has traveled around the world to train teachers and has published 49 books and music CDs. She lives in California and loves working directly with kids in a week-long Climate Change Camp each year.

Teresa (center) at age three, a few years before her father became ill and she helped cook and care for the family.

Q: What was your most challenging experience as a kid, and what did you do about it?

A: Because my father had a heart attack pushing a piano, he was hospitalized. My mother went back to school. My sister and | became the caregivers after school for the family, the cooks and the babysitters of the younger children. So we were never out playing with other children. So | felt quite isolated and alone in the world .. . | had a rich fantasy life. . . gnomes and elves and trees that | would talk to when | would write poetry out by the creek. But | also became very close to God. | could go out and pray and feel that | was never alone.

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Top lft portrait by Lynn Blodgett [Page 23]Questions and

Left: Teresa and her family enjoy the outdoors in Califonia. Right: In 2016, Teresa

visited Liberia where Davidson

Efetobore (front center) has used the Full Circle Learning

Q: When you were a kid, did you program to train more know what you wanted to than 5,000 teachers and grow up to be? 17,000 children.

A: When | was seven and | wrote

my first poem... 1 knew | had to write, as in | knew | have to Q: Full Circle Learning includes climate change education. What's one breathe... | did not know that thing you think kids need to know about climate change? someday my writing and my A: Life is precious. The life of all living beings is precious. What we do teaching teachers to teach today, how we apply our knowledge, our wisdom, our habits, and our children are purposes that love for all beings affects the future life of everyone. We must make would connect me to the Baha'i ourselves aware of what we can do today to preserve life tomorrow. Faith and take me around the Please sharpen your skills and apply them for the love of all. world in so many countries, 28 countries now, so many Q: How has your organization worked with the United Nations? thousands of children... A: There are a number of UN projects we've done . . . [I was] asked... If we learn to do what we love to design a project for girls’ education in refugee camps in Haiti. . . and learn to do it as well as we It started out helping integrate the arts with peer counseling. And possibly can, the gifts will just keep helping girls re-envision their purpose who had been traumatized in raining down upon us, and we will refugee camps...

discover each day how to link our passion with our purpose in ways Q:: This issue of Brilliant Star is about spiritual transformation.

that serve the human family. What qualities are important for kids to develop as they work to make the world a better place?

Q: What's your wish for A: Looking for ways that their own unique gifts can help transform the Brilliant Star's readers? community. We are not here just to express ourselves, but to apply our

A: May each one of you become a talents for the good of the human family, to improve the well-being and brilliant star and find your own destiny of others. Some do it by writing, some do it by scientific discovery, path for shining your light on some do it by working with their hands, some do it by painting. Everyone the human family. And may can... [use] their collective wisdom . . . to serve day by day, bit by bit. you have Baha'u'llah’s richest We can transform society through our applied skills and talents and by blessings in doing so. giving our time and our love.

voL.48,No.4 % Brilliant Star

[Page 24]ONE WAY WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE |S BY SHARING | SONGS OF PEACE AND HOPE AT THE MUSIC CAFE.

I FEEL GOO? ABOUT HELPING % £ LAST NIGHT, AFRIEND TO CHANGE THE WORLD WITH SANG THIS TUNE, AN? IT MY JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP. ) ‘| WARMED OUR HEARTS.

c G GD G c G Gb G 1 t r S45 SS ESS "Sess F "3 wants to go, to set me free. A - no-ther voice c D c {=P : SSS SSS: =Ss: — —— OR I - aspire O - 00-9, m G [3. Am c D Em Am Cc y-8 f m1 r r f f r f 1 — a eS | oS aoe Ja #2 ae a a a oe - re a- live (Break) The fi - re burns in-side usa - =: Ils in- spi - res the ci € ie D pa © mS Sk Weve : 1 1 1 @ ss Go | —— e —- ° = aa; bond that one day we'llre - call. (Outro) (fi)-re You got-ta keep this fire a-li- ve Keep this fi - re c @ D G D G x ——S SSS SS SS SS 2 —_ burn-ing bright, Got-ta keep this fi-re hi - gh Keep this fire of love for all a - li. ve. Verse 2 Verse 3 Verse 4 This world is full of people who Discovering the world inside Do you hear the human call, will need the things that | can do. begins with helping those outside. the burning fire of love for all? | want to know just how to see Let me wipe your tears away, We're each a part of everyone. the path that lies ahead of me. then my fears will fall away. The human family is one. Oooo, | aspire £ Break Oooo, | aspire | Oooo, to keep the fire alive. Oooo, to keep the fire Outro 24 Brilliant Star % vol48,No.4 © 2010 Teresa Langness

To hear this song, visit htp:/Avwwflleirclelearning.org/aspire [Page 25]DOE LA od hl

STAY NG AFLOAT

ence, planning and e.” —Bana'i Writings

“Victories are won usually through a great deal of patit perseverance, and rarely accomplished at a single strok

0 /o oN , , = A> \ = Xe ‘ hen the waters of life get rough, do you stay overboard sometimes. But when we ask God for help and y positive and ride the waves? focus on our blessings, we can find the resilience to keep 0 We all face challenges sometimes, andhow —_ our heads above water. We can even see challenges as

we handle them can make the difference between float- opportunities to strengthen our spirits. i ing or flailing. Life gives us lots of chances to learn and With practice, you'll develop virtues that keep you f

grow—and that’s not always easy. We may get tossed afloat on any wave that comes your way. \

__ __ __ __ With friends and family about difficulties you have.

Unplug from technology and spend time in

count your blessings for the good things in life.

Keep a journal or create art to

ANSWERS ON PAGE 28 vol.48,No.4 % Brilliant Star 25 [Page 26]A Baha'i who served humanity ~ is (

ne Baha't Teachings have filled me with

new hope for the world,” wrote John

Esslemont, soon after learning about the Faith. He turned his hope into action, sharing the Faith's teachings with people around the world.

Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1874, John studied medicine at the University of Aberdeen. During college, he became ill with tuberculosis, a dangerous and often fatal disease. Still, he was intensely curious and worked hard in school. He was fluent in English, French, Spanish, German, and Esperanto.

John worked as a physician in Australia and South Africa. In 1908, he returned to England to work at Home Sanatorium in Bournemouth, a treatment center for people with tuberculosis. He was devoted to his patients, and his cheerful sense of humor lifted their spirits.

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John studied many religions before learning about the Baha'i Faith in December 1914. He later wrote about the Baha’ teachings, “I was at once struck by their comprehensiveness, power and beauty. They impressed me as meeting the great needs of the modern world...”

He soon became a Baha’, and within a few months, he was giving public talks about the Faith with a friend from London.

John longed for more Baha'i books, so he began writing his own. In 1919, he brought a draft to Israel for ‘Abdu'l-Baha, the leader of the Faith. John eagerly accepted ‘Abdu'l-Baha's suggestions. He also became friends with ‘Abdu'l-Baha’s

grandson, Shoghi Effendi, who was 22.

In November 1921, Baha'is around the world were shocked by the passing of ‘Abdu'l-Baha. Shoghi Effendi, studying at Oxford University in England, was devastated. John wrote to him, “I can well imagine how heart-broken you must feel...”

Shoghi Effendi spent five days with John at Bournemouth before leaving England. He gradually gained strength from the feeling that ‘Abdu'l-Baha’s spirit was still near.

Two years later, John’s book, Baha'u'llah and the New Era, was published. Shoghi Effendi, now the head of the Faith and known as the Guardian, called it the Faith's “finest presentation that has so far been given...”

In 1924, John moved to Israel. He studied Persian and helped Shoghi Effendi translate Baha’u'llah’s writings. But his health grew worse, and he

was hospitalized.

John died on November 22, 1925, at age 51. Shoghi Effendi stayed up with him through his last night on Earth and placed his own Baha’i ring on John's finger.

Shoghi Effendi named John a Hand of the Cause of God.* He expressed sorrow at losing “the warmest of friends, a trusted counselor, an indefatigable collaborator, a lovable companion.” He said that his book will “inspire generations yet unborn to tread the path of truth and service..."

Today, Baha'u'llah and the New Erais a treasured book that has been translated into 58 languages.

26 Brilliant Star # voL43,No.4

[Page 27]* Meditation Magic UO)

“Prayer and meditation are very important factors in deepening the spiritual life of the individual, but with them must go also action and example . . . Both are essential.” —Baha’i Writings

been sent to the principal's office because you got and control our emotions.

a ave you ora friend ever had a bad day at school and ~— show that meditation may help us improve our memories mad or upset? What if you were sent to a meditation There are lots of ways you can meditate. It usually

class instead? At lots of schools across the U.S. and around

the world, kids learn to calm down through breathing and

meditation. Then they talk about their feelings and behavior. Kids who meditate deal more positively with stress,

focus better, and may even score higher on tests. Studies

VISUALIZATION VACATION

Sit or lie down in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and take

a few deep breaths. Keep breathing deeply as you picture in your mind a happy, beautiful place.

Try to imagine every detail— how it looks, sounds, smells, and feels. Maybe you feel the warm sun, smell salt in the air, and hear ocean waves. Stay in that happy place for several minutes, seeing yourself relax there with no worries or fears.

involves relaxing your body and mind, like taking a mental vacation. And the Baha’i writings say that meditation is “the key for opening the doors of mysteries.” Try these ways to connect with your mind, body, and spirit. You may feel more peaceful, productive, and patient.

CAT AND COW POSES

A) Start out in a crawling position, with your hands and knees apart. Put your head down as you bend your spine toward the ceiling. Hold that “cat” position for 10 seconds.

B) Then drop your spine and lift your face toward the ceiling in a “cow” position. Hold for 10 seconds, then repeat.

RAC DOLL POSE

A) Stand up tall, with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands stretched toward the sky.

B) Bend at the waist, bending your knees slightly, and let your body hang limply. Gently twist your torso and let your arms swing loosely from side to side. After a few minutes, slowly rise up to a standing position.

voL.48,No.4 % Brilliant Star 27 [Page 28]beh a ‘Se Oo a fe) = SA. Oo

Look for clues throughout the magazine

4. The gigantic puzzle pieces of Earth’s crust are called . (p. 11)

7. Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the . (p. 20)

8. Name of Earth’s one supercontinent millions of years ago. (p. 19)

10. Avoid for an hour or two before bed for more restful sleep. (p. 8) 12. The newest Baha'i House of Worship is in . (p. 10)

14. Poloma and Ramsey both enjoy this sport. (p. 18) 16. Computers help us learn about our family. (p. 13)

17. One day, and love will prevail on Earth. (p. 3)

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE KEY ON THE KEYBOARV?

1. We all have the ability to discover and grow our . (p.6)

2. Helps you deal with stress (p. 27)

3. The nature of the soul is one of life's greatest . (p. 2) 5. Masumi and Dahbi would both like to learn different

___. (pp. 16, 18)

6. We can see spirits. (p. 25)

as opportunities to strengthen our

9. John E. Esslemont turned his hope into . (p. 26)

11. Teresa Langness says, “Please sharpen your and apply them for the love of all.” (p. 23)

13. When life’s tough, ask yourself: What can! ? (p.29)

15. Mostly water, sugar, casein protein, and fat. (p. 12)

ANSWERS

Page 3: Book at BL, cape at CR, flag at TL, atmor at BC, helmet at CR, pendant at CL, pouch at BR, shield and staff at C

Page 5: "To be poor in all save God is a wondrous gift... for in the end it will make thee rich in God.” — Bahalu'léh

Page 9 (from top left): 1) Lazy locust, 2) Selfish spider, 3) Careless cricket,

4) Arrogant ant, 5) Gloomy grasshopper, 6) Fearful tly, 7) Bossy bee, 8) Pessimistic pill bug, 9) Complaining cockroach,

10) Mean mosquito

Page 11: Toronto; Seven-Spot Ladybird

KEY: T=Top, C=Center, B=Bottom, L=Left, R=Right

Page 13: 1) F2, R, F4,L, F1, P:2) F4,L, Ft, P; 3) F5, L, F2, LF F3,L, FI, P

Page 19: Albertadromeus at BR, Dilong at C, Iguanodon at TR, Leptoceratops at CR, Microraptor at TC, Triceratops at TC, Troodon at CL, Tyrannosaurus rex at TL, Velociraptor at C

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Pages 20-21: Apollo 11, Opportunity

Page 25: 1) Talk, 2) honest, 3) nature, 4) exercise, 5) thankful, 6) Laugh, 7) express, 8) goals, 9) service, 10) heroes

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| nyour hike, you're zipping along as you admire the rays _but they're chances to grow. When life’s tough, ask yourself: of sunshine breaking through the trees. It’s abeautiful © What can | learn? What's a positive way to look at this? If you day, and the landscape is incredible. Then, wham! Youruninto _ fight with a friend, you can talk things over and deepen your

a huge rock. You're face down in the dirt. Ouch! friendship. If you don’t get the part you want in the school play, Of course, you don’t stay there. You pick yourself up, you can help with making costumes or running the lights. brush yourself off, and keep going. Turn your stumbling blocks into stepping stones. You'll Everyone faces challenges now and then. They're not fun— _ strengthen your muscles of perseverance for your next journey. a)

[Page 30]‘The world of humanity is in need of great improvement, for it is a material jungle

wherein trees without fruit flourish and useless weeds abound . .. Thus active souls

(fand vigilant people rest neither by day nor by night; they strive to be closely linked)

to the divine Kingdom and thereby become... gardeners for these forests.

Thus the world of humanity will be wholly transformed . . .” —Abdul-Baha

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