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ABAHA'T COMPANION FOR YOUNG EXPLORERS BRILLIANTSTARMAGAZINE.ORG VOL.53 NO.2

Are You Building A Better World?

Tips for Tough Times

[Page 0]Amethel Parel-Sewell EDITOR / CREATIVE DIRECTOR

e ‘Aaron Kreader DESIGNER / ILLUSTRATOR Ss a Baha’u'llah’s Life: Mission of Peace my Renshaw SENIOR EDITOR —— aan : Heidi Parsons ASSOCIATE EDITOR ont t er ) He promised a future of world harmony.

Darcy Greenwood ASSISTANT EDITOR

Foad Ghorbani PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Lisa Blecker ARTIST & WRITER

Donna Price WRITER

Dr. Stephen Scotti STEAMS EDUCATION ADVISOR”

6 Maya’s Mysteries KES Y) Fun ways to enjoy nature with friends

Nur’s Nook Craft a hot-air balloon and soar with hope!

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MANY THANKS TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS: Ryleigh Rose Aghdasi + Dr. Derek Alderman Kaiya Bathke + Jeanna Clifford

Susan Engle + Jackson Erdman

Kaya Erekul » Cora Hays + Nuri Himes David H. Johnson + Augusto Lépez-Claros Elowen Lyons-Baral + Ronald McCoy

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By Lisa Blecker: Questions fly in the secret lab!

STORY AND ACTIVITY CREDITS By Amy Renshaw: 2, 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 29 a 1 6 Radiant Stars

By Heidi Parsons: 1,16, 19, 22, 25, 28 torn fH By Darcy Greenwood: 1, 2, 3, Get to know kids who shine, like you.

By Lisa Blecker: 8, 27 By Donna Price: 3, 11,14, 20, 27, 28

‘SUBSCRIPTION RATES AND RENEWALS E 2 2 Stargazer: Dr. Augusto Lopez-Claros DE eee ea @: He helps nations unite to solve global problems.

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Brilliant Star empowers kids to explore their roles as world citizens. Inspired by the principles of peace and unity 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 P @ 2 9 A-MAZE-ing ADVENTURE of Godin Arabic) in 1863. Bahélish taught that 7 / Find your path through a super spaceship.

all people are part of one human family, and all iS religions come from one God. Bahd\u'llah's eldest

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

the Baha'i community after Baha'u'lldh’s passing.

Today, Baha'is work to bring love and justice to the world, and end prejudice and discrimination of all kinds.

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Flexible Felines Find cats that stay cool in a crisis.

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Wind in Your Sails

Set goals and steer toward your dreams.

Waves of One Sea

Color the creatures to soothe your spirit.

True Treasure Materialistic monsters meet positive pals.

Quiz: Are You Building a Brighter World?

Explore skills for making a difference.

Winds of Tests Tips for bending when troubles blow

2 re) Space Ace

A scientist answers your cosmic questions.

25 TEAM: Together Efforts Achieve Magic

Write and draw about terrific teamwork.

Deep Discoveries How are oceans essential to life on Earth?

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DEAR FRIENDA,

When you imagine the future, what do you see? Is there

world peace? Are we taking better care of people and our planet? Are you living your dream life? Are there flying cars?

Envisioning the future can be fun, but it’s full of uncertainty too. From climate change to social injustice, our world faces a lot of challenges. How will we overcome them?

In this issue, discover how you can prepare for the future

with optimism. Chart your goals and set sail for adventure. Quiz yourself on your skills for building

a brighter world. Learn about using social media wisely and thriving offline. Create a hot-air balloon with Nur to soar with hope and joy. And meet Dr. Augusto Lopez-Claros,

an economist who develops international solutions to global problems.

We can't predict how history will unfold, but we can each do our best to make the world a better place. Things like being active in your community and being kind can make a huge difference. And that can give everyone hope for the future.

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North America. And during World War, he guided farmers ‘Abdu’l-Baha, we can trust in God and use determination

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if we all lived in peace and justice.

Everyone's basic needs would be met, and all would be treated with respect. Some people think that will never happen. But the Baha'i teachings say, "World peace is not only possible but inevitable.”

Baha'u'llah, the Founder of the Baha'i Faith, revealed steps to peace. He was imprisoned and exiled from His homeland because of His teachings. Still, He wrote to world leaders in the late 1800s. He urged them to end wars and establish justice. He sent guidance to Queen Victoria of Great Britain, the Shah of Persia (now Iran), the leaders of America, and others.

In Baha'u'llah's vision of the future, He promised that nations will reduce weapons to a minimum. If one country wants to fight, others will unite against it to stop war. International laws will be followed. He called this stage the “Lesser Peace.”

At times, it may seem that wars, conflicts, and dishonesty are everywhere. This is the disintegration, or coming apart, of the old way of life. At the same time, there are sparks of hope.

This is the process of integration, or joining together. In slow steps, parts

of our human family are cooperating with each other. One example is the United Nations, a group of nearly 200 governments working to achieve peace, protect human rights, and help those in need. There are other efforts to expand healthcare and education, end poverty, and protect the environment.

Baha'u'llah taught that after the Lesser Peace, the “Most Great Peace” will come.

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Baha'u'llah was imprisoned in the city of ‘Akka, Israel, when He wrote some of His letters to world leaders.

In this stage, all people will recognize that we are spiritual beings. Global peace and unity will be based on spiritual principles like justice and compassion.

The worldwide Baha'i community is one example of how this unity in diversity might look. There are several million Baha'is, and they come from nearly every culture, ethnicity, and religion on Earth. Without clergy, they elect leaders in a fair and peaceful process.

The concept of the Covenant makes the Bahai Faith unique. This agreement to follow Baha’u'llah's guidance keeps the community from splitting into different groups. In His will, Baha'u'llah named His son, ‘Abdu'l-Baha, as the Faith's leader. ‘Abdu'l-Baha passed leadership to his grandson, Shoghi Effendi. Today, Baha’is elect Local and National Spiritual Assemblies and the Universal House of Justice to guide their activities.

Photos © Baha'i International Community [Page 5]Baha'ts are encouraged to share the Faith with

others. ‘Abdu'l-Baha and Shoghi Effendi set goals for growing the Faith, known as the Divine Plan. Today,

the Universal House of Justice creates plans that

continue for a number of years. Baha'is are now

participating in the Nine Year Plan, which includes

goals for 2022-2031.

By practicing virtues and offering service to our communities, we each contribute to global peace. In the words of Baha'u'llah, “True peace and tranquility will only be realized when every soul will

have become the well-wisher of all mankind.”

The Universal House of Justice meets in this majestic building on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel.

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| hadn't seen her since she moved out of our neighborhood. It felt like forever! At first we were kind of quiet. Then | suggested going for a walk in the woods with my dog, Pinecone. Did you know that nature can help people connect? Spending time outdoors together can boost gratitude and wonder. That can make us feel happy and more open-hearted.

| had fun hanging out with my friend Zoe today.

It felt easier to talk to Zoe surrounded by the trees and the warm sunshine. It inspired us to have a fun photoshoot with Pinecone too. We found lots of pinecones for him to pose with. He looked so cute!

We also came up with these ideas for having fun outside with friends. We're going to get together with other friends in the neighborhood and try them out. Zoe and | felt like our old selves in no time!

MAZE OF TRUST

Create a maze with sticks, rope, or stones. Break into pairs. Player 1 puts on a blindfold, and Player 2 places hands on their shoulders and guides them safely through the maze. Then switch places, so Player 2 is blindfolded.

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AMOEBA TAG

Choose 1 or 2 Amoeba Taggers. When an Amoeba Tagger tags someone, they hold hands to join. When a chain has 4 Amoeba Taggers, it splits into 2 groups of 2. If achain breaks, players must join together before tagging anyone. Play until everyone is caught.

PLAY NATURE BINGO

Scan the QR codes for these fun ways to explore nature with friends and family!

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THIS CRAFT ENCOURAGES ME TO FLY TOWARD MY GOAL: You'll Need

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maps of today, visual representations of our world are created by cartographers. Maps can present data such as landmark locations, shrinking glaciers due to climate change, or neighborhoods needing grocery stores. In the future, digital maps will be more 3D and interactive, allowing us to visit sites virtually and learn lots of cool facts. They'll give us powerful tools to help and share our planet.

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Street Smarts Learn to use a paper map

and plan your family’s next trip, large or small. With map-reading skills, you'll be able to find your way even without a phone or computer.

By studying positions of the stars, ancient scientists figured out 4 the size of the Earth in 200 BCE!

Dr. Derek Alderman, a geographer from Tennessee, U.S., addresses injustice in names of schools, streets, and other places, often related to slavery or civil rights. He says, “Place names are important symbols that do not always honor the nation’s cultural diversity”; we need “a more inclusive American landscape.”

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When Baha'u'llah, the Baha’ Faith’s Founder, was exiled to this ancient port in 1863, it was called Constantinople. It's home to 3,000 mosques and the 220-foot (67 m) Galata Tower, built in 1348. Unscramble the letters to find the city’s current name:

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Answers on page 28 [Page 13]Are You Building a Brighter World?

“Dedicate the precious days of your lives to the betterment of the world...” -Baha’u'llah

think you'd see? It may be hard to imagine. When you

hear scary news about climate change, disease, or war, you might wonder if the world will ever be peaceful.

But you can also find positive stories of people who give to others or create awesome inventions. We can all help build a brighter world. You have your own stories to tell!

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Do you focus on building a brighter world? Circle your answers, then add up your points.

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36-28 POINTS You're taking action to build a brighter world! Keep up your efforts with joy and confidence.

4. When | have a question, | search for truth and make up my own mind. Often=3 + Sometimes=2 + Rarely=1

5. When | make a mistake, | keep my cool and try to learn from it. Often=3 + Sometimes=2 + Rarely=1

6.| find ways to help my family, community, and school. Often=3 + Sometimes=2 + Rarely=1

7. | encourage others and tell them what | appreciate about them. Often=3 + Sometimes=2 + Rarely=1

27-20 POINTS You're making progress at building a new world. Try a tip from the quiz to add more tools to your toolbox.

Try this quiz online! Scan code to go to Brilliant Star’s website.

Like constructing a bridge, building a new world calls for dedication and positivity. Focus on actions you can take. When you show kindness to a friend who's stressed, help out in your community, or speak up about injustice, you put another brick in place. Piece by piece, your efforts add up, and you develop more skills. One day, you may be surprised at the amazing world you've helped create!

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9. | try to see the good in everyone and remember we're all one human family. Often=3 + Sometimes=2 + Rarely=1

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11. In groups, | focus on what we have in common and ways we can cooperate. Often=3 + Sometimes =2 + Rarely=1

12. 1am honest and trustworthy, and | follow through with what | say I'll do. Often=3 + Sometimes=2 + Rarely=1

19-12 POINTS You can develop your strengths to help build a better world. Try some tips from the quiz.

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V53N2 & Brilliant Star 15 [Page 16]Connect with kids around the world! How are they like you? How are they different? Each rs of us has a unique story to tell. What’s yours?

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Favorite Baha'i activity:

Baha’i children’s classes

Place I'd love to visit: Iran

A hero or role model: My mother and father

Favorite animal or pet: Dogs and pandas

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Help people understand unity in diversity and respect each other’s faith. Also, | would help people to increase their education on diversity.

To help the world, I'd like

to invent:

An app that helps people from all over the world talk and understand each other easily. It would make understanding different cultures and ideas simple, bringing everyone closer together.

What gives me hope: rp Spending time with family, saying a prayer, and staying positive

To bring positivity to myself and others, | can:

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Favorite Baha’i activity: Baha’i camps

Place I'd love to visit: Japan

What gives me hope: My friends and family, because | can talk to them

To bring positivity to myself and others, | can: Be kind to everybody

A hero or role model: My parents

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| want to be: Someone who works with airplanes

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Favorite Baha’ activity: Junior youth classes

Virtues | admire most: Patience, leadership, kindness

A hero or role model: My parents

I'm thankful for: My family, my friends, and my home

To help people get along

in peace:

Ilove Baha’u’llah’s principle of having a universal language, because if we all were able to communicate, there would be more understanding [between] cultures.

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Something that could suck up pollution

What gives me hope: Saying prayers and talking about it

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Virtue | admire most: Compassion To bring positivity to myself . by as and others, | can: 1. If you're aged 7-14, scan the QR code with a smart Favorite Baha ‘activity: Help people with what phone's camera. Or go to brilliantstarmagazine.org 19-day Feast they’re doing, or even d from the top menu, choose “Discover.” Click Favorite foods: just smile Become a Radiant Star or Trailblazer.” Or email Fufu (dumplings made us at brilliant@usbne.org. Include your name, age, of yam flour) and eru (a birthdate, mailing address, and phone number.

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I'm thankful for: Family, the Sun, and God

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Age: 11

I live in: Colorado, U.S.

| want to be:

Entrepreneur (my own business/food business), botanist, astrobiologist, zoologist, chef/baker, artist, architect

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The people who are changing the world in positive ways

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( Elowen L. Age: 10 I live in: New Mexico, U.S.

| want to be: Orthopedic surgeon

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My cat, dog, family, and food

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in peace, I'd:

Sit down with different people from each culture and faith and listen to what they believe... [Then] I'd research and present a compromise to settle [conflicts].

To help the world, I'd like

to invent:

Away to provide all of the things required to live on another planet

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Place I'd love to visit: Dubai [United Arab Emirates]

Hobbies or sports: Drawing and skiing

To help people get along in peace, I'd:

Stop racism and discrimination [against] women in the world and make sure [people who are] homeless and poor all have a fair share

To help the world, I'd like

to invent:

Amachine to stop ocean pollution and littering and clean vandalism

What gives me hope: Thinking about all the good things in life and not focusing on bad moments

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( Kaiya B. Age: 11 I live in: California, U.S.

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A medical cure for ALS (a disease)

What gives me hope: Knowing that | have a lot of friends and family that love and support me

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virtues, such as compassion, courage, and patience. Just as trees grow deep roots and protective bark, we can strengthen

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were expensive, many people were co the drivers had to be licensed pilots. Today, new ideas are being developed that could lead to flying cars being commonplace. Cars with fans or rotors to take off like helicopters are being tried. Some look like large quadcopter drones and can use electric motors. But the batteries that supply electricity need to be much lighter and more powerful than those in today's electric cars. For flying cars to be operated without licensed pilots, they need to be “gelf-flying’—similar to current efforts to make cars “gelf-driving.” | believe these technologies will be perfected. You may one day have your own flying car! — Steve

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Answers on page 28 [Page 21]Hi, Naim, The speed of light—almost 186,000 miles per second (300,000 km per second)—is the fastest speed possible in ‘ P| our current understanding of physics. It’s called the speed of a light because only light or other electromagnetic energy, like radio signals, can go that fast.

The theory of relativity says anything with mass, such as a spaceship, can’t go that fast. We haven't tested this with a spacecraft. But using small atomic particles such as protons, physicists have reached 99.999999% of the speed of light (pretty close!). They used the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s most powerful particle accelerator. So, as far as we know, a spaceship can't travel at the speed of light.

But we don’t know all the laws of physics. For example, the theory of relativity predicted black holes, and they were discovered. It also says “white holes” could exist, but none have been found. Some physicists

The Large Hadron Collider is a 16.6-mile- Jong circular tunnel. Powerful magnets inside it crash particles, like protons, at close to the speed of light

think a tunnel (or wormhole) could connect a black hole and a white hole,

and perhaps be used to travel great distances in space. We're making exciting discoveries that | believe we'll use to explore space! —Steve

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STEVE SCOTTI is Brilliant Stars STEAMS Education Advisor and a Distinguished Research Associate at NASA Langley Research Center in Virginia, U.S. His background is in developing lighter, stronger materials and structures for aircraft and spacecraft. Watching the first astronaut launched into space inspired his interest in space exploration.

ON THE WEB

In our Space Ace video interviews, meet two amazing astronauts at Dr. Scotti’s STEAMS Station.

LELAND MELVIN was a pro football player and a NASA astronaut. When he went to space, it changed his perspective forever.

PEGGY WHITSON was a NASA astronaut and the first female commander of the International Space Station. She broke other records, too.

Scan the QR code with a smart phone or go to: brilliantstarmagazine.org/ themes/DrScotti

V53N2 %& Brilliant Star 21 [Page 22]cé Dr. Augusto Lopez-Claros

STARGAZER

Q:What’s one of your favorite childhood memories?

A: When | was 12, my father sent me | to a German boarding school in a beautiful little town [for] several months . ..| was very homesick ... [But] it changed my outlook... | became much more studious.

Q: What was the most challenging experience for you as a kid?

A: My parents divorcing when | was nine... My mother and the three of us kids, we moved back to Cochabamba [from La Paz]... But my father was a good man ... he was always present in our lives. A few years later, [my mother married] a Baha'i... So we grew up in a Baha'i family...

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ould you stand in front of hundreds of people and translate W a speech into another language? Augusto Lopez-Claros did just that in Bolivia when he was 19. Even more amazing, the speaker was a leader in the Baha'i Faith-Amatu’l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum! She was the wife of Shoghi Effendi, the Faith’s Guardian. She had visited Augusto’s home when he was 11, and she inspired him from then on. Augusto was born in Bolivia in 1955. Soon afterward, his mother became a Baha’i. She was later elected to the national governing body of the Baha'is. Augusto remembers their loving meetings at his home. At age 15, Augusto went to live with his aunt in Alaska, U.S., to finish high school. He was great at math, which he studied at Cambridge University in the U.K. He earned a doctorate in economics from Duke University in the U.S. He’s worked as an economist in many countries, including Chile, Russia, and the U.S. Today, he’s Executive Director and Chair of the Global Governance Forum, based in Switzerland. He lives in Spain with his wife, Mirta.

Left: At age 7, Augusto (right) posed for a passport photo with his mother, Yolanda; his brother, Enrique (left, age 2); and his sister, Trini (age 3). Right: In 1969, Augusto and his family gathered with Baha‘ friends in Cochabamba, Bolivia (standing: Augusto and his mother are at far right, Enrique is just below them, and Trini is fifth from the right).

Q: What set you on the path toward becoming an economist? A: When | came back from Germany, | discovered that | had a gift for math

... My first [college] degree and my first graduate degree [werel in mathematics ... Economics came later in life... Over time, those aspects of economics that attracted me the most were issues of development— things like poverty and inequality and gender—and that also resonated very powerfully with the teachings of the Faith in this area. So in my profession, | could also find kind of an echo from the Baha'i writings.

Family photo above right by Stephen Pulley [Page 23]Questions and

Q: Do you think humanity will ever achieve world peace?

A: | think we will... People are realizing that unless we make a serious effort to rethink our global governance system, we put our future at risk...

Q: How can women’s equality help everyone?

A: Discriminating against women is not just a violation of [their] rights, it’s also bad economics... When you educate women and you empower them to join the workforce .. . [they have] much more leverage in terms of how those resources are used... More money gets spent on education, public health, the health of the children... . [That] contributes to economic growth in the future, because .. . you're going to have a better-educated labor force. You have healthier children .. . because the mother has a say in how the resources are used.

Speaking photo by Oliver Prard

Q: What is the Global Governance Forum? A: [It] is an organization that understands that global challenges [such as]

Above: Augusto and his family enjoyed a vacation together in France in December 2022 (left to right: his wife, Mirta, and their children, Olivia and Sebastian). Left: In October 2022, Augusto spoke to an industry group in Europe about leadership.

poverty, inequality, gender discrimination, violence, and climate change

... fequire nations coming together to address these problems on a global

scale... For example, we are working on a revision to the United Nations

Charter. .. to address problems like climate change and poverty.

Q: What can kids do now to help build a good foundation for their own

economic growth and stability?

A: Education, that’s the answer. ..| would urge everybody . . . [to] use the

gifts that God gave us upon our birth, to develop them and put them to

good use for the service of humanity .. . In this age of technology and

complexity, we need to make a special effort to get the most and the

best education that we're capable of getting.

Q: If you had one wish for Brilliant Star's readers, what would it be?

A: It would be that. .. they find a sense of identification with the Central Figures” of the Faith—Their lives, Their writings—in a way that will strengthen their sense of identity [in] this Faith ... When you have that emotional, spiritual, intellectual link to the Faith, it gives you strength

in life. It gives you patience, courage, energy. It gives you all the skills

that you need to navigate this difficult world.

The Central Figures of the Baha‘ Faith are the Bab, Baha'u'llah, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahd. Learn more at brilliantstarmagazine.org.

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self-esteem? When you see other people's pics, it’s easy to compare yourself to them and think they have acooler life than you. But you're only seeing a tiny piece of someone's

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and sleep, too. about fun things I'd done, being online

Social media isn’t all bad. It can be a good way to stay in touch with all the time wasn’t one of them. Did you know that too much social

friends and laugh at cute koala videos. media can increase anxiety and lower

The trick is to use it mindfully and focus on what actually makes you happy. Kirk agreed and said he'd put away his phone. Nothing compares to being with friends in person, enjoying fresh figs, and flying together! CURIOSITY CANOPY id you know that staying off screens may help your friendships? A study found that kids who spent more tech-free time outside were better at recognizing people’s feelings than kids who spent more time on screens. Being in nature can lower stress and boost creativity, too!

kookaburra, to fly with me to the

fig grove today. But when we got there, instead of feasting on fruit, Kirk was on his phone alot. It made me sad, because | felt like | was alone even though he was there. | asked him what's up. He was sad, too. Kirk told me he’s been posting

| invited my friend Kirk, who's a

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JERILEY’S RAINFOREST

“Send down...from the clouds of Thy

mercy the rains of Thy healing...” —Baha’u'llah

EXPLORE & SOAR: TECH-FREE TIME

Check out these tips to focus on true fulfillment without screens.

+ Plan tech-free breaks every day. Challenge yourself to see how long you can go.

+ Make a list of fun things to replace screen time. Go outside, paint, dance, or do a science experiment!

+ Don’t scroll when you're hanging out with family and friends. Connect with them face-to-face.

+ Try anew craft, like knitting, drawing acomic strip, writing a story, or making pottery.

+ Put screens away at least an hour before bed to get a good night's sleep.

+ At the end of each day, write down three fun activities you did. After two weeks, take a look: what are your favorites away from screens?

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1 l Giachery grew up in a wealthy family of nine children on the Italian island of Sicily. Their father, Uberto, loved teaching them about the solar system, plants, flowers, and trees. Ugo said, “It was for me a world of delights and wonders!” That may be why he earned a doctoral

degree in chemistry and became a professor. As a young man, Ugo was wounded in World

War I. He moved to New York City and met Angeline,

a Swedish Baha't he found “gentle, gracious, cultured, elegant and happy.” In 1926, they married, and Ugo joined the peace-loving Baha'i Faith.

Ugo exchanged letters with Shoghi Effendi, the leader and Guardian of the Faith. A relationship began which Ugo called “a unique, once-in-a- lifetime experience of the deepest spiritual import.” When Shoghi Effendi asked Baha'is to assist the Faith, Ugo always responded.

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After World War II, the Guardian urged Baha'is to move from their home countries to help establish the Faith worldwide. Angeline and Ugo went to Italy and helped form local and national elected bodies called Spiritual Assemblies.

In 1948, Shoghi Effendi began to construct a magnificent outer structure for the Shrine of the Bab in Haifa, Israel. He gave Ugo the giant task of finding marble, metal, and other supplies and shipping them to Israel. Building materials were hard to get, since they were needed to rebuild cities damaged in the war. For five years, Ugo spent many hours every day doing this critical work.

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Shoghi Effendi made Ugo a “Hand of the Cause of God," a special person who helped to grow the Faith. He told Ugo, “The service you have rendered is not sufficiently appreciated today, but it will be fully appreciated in the future.” He named one of the shrine's nine doors the “Giachery” door.

After the passing of Shoghi Effendi in 1957, Ugo continued to share the Faith around the world. One of his many adventures was visiting Malietoa Tanumafili II, the king of Western Samoa. Ugo brought him a book of letters written by Baha'u'llah to world rulers. The Malietoa later said, “lama Bahai... I believe in Baha'u'llah." He was the first ruling monarch to join the Baha’ Faith*

On Ugo's fifth visit to Samoa at age 93, he was welcomed by the Malietoa for the last time. Ugo grew ill, and in July 1989, he took his last breath. He was buried near Samoa's Baha'i House of Worship. The Baha'is of Hawaii wrote, “We will miss his regal bearing, his dignity, his wit and the twinkle in his eyes. We will miss his graciousness and his gentleness. We will forever remember the tears welling up in his eyes when he shared with us his deepest feelings for the two great loves of his life: his beloved Guardian Shoghi Effendi and his dearly-loved wife Angeline.”

Ugo accomplished many goals due to his love for the Baha'i Faith. The Universal House of Justice, the Faith's global governing body, called him “VALIANT, INDEFATIGABLE, DEARLY-LOVED" and praised his “SPLENDID SERVICES.”

“More about the Malietoa riliantstarmagazine.org/articles/shining-lamp-malietoa [Page 27]x, DEEP DISCOVERIES ==

acific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Southern—we have Each year, about 2,000 new marine plants and animals lots of names for Earth’s oceans and seas. But are identified. Some live in the deep, dark waters near the they’re really one giant, connected body. Their ocean floor. There may be millions more species yet to find! | currents swirl around our planet, moving heat and creating Marine ecosystems can help us understand climate, weather systems. Our massive ocean covers almost three- weather, and diverse life forms. Healthy oceans and seas fourths of Earth. It’s so big and so deep that we’ve only are vital to a thriving planet. They need our protection. explored about 5% of it. Imagine the wonders waiting to be discovered!

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Find Cosmo the Chameleon’s clues throughout the magazine.

2. Spending time outdoors together can boost gratitude and .(p. 6)

3. Whatever your skills are, you can build your strengths now to prepare for the .(p. 29)

7. Ugo Giachery visited the of Western Samoa, the first ruling monarch to join the Baha’ Faith. (p. 26)

9. are fantastically flexible. (p. 2)

10. Riley says to use social media mindfully and focus on what actually makes you .(p. 24)

13. Dr. Augusto Lopez-Claros urges us to get the most and the best that we're capable of getting. (p. 23)

14. The United is working to achieve peace, protect human rights, and help those in need. (p. 4)

15. New ideas are being developed that could lead to flying becoming commonplace. (p. 20)

16. Setting helps you keep track of your progress and stay focused and positive. (p. 7)

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WHY ARE CATS SO GREAT AT ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS?

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4. Maya's dog is named

5. Our massive of Earth. (p. 27)

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8. Kaya and Karmila both like to play this. (pp. 17-18) .(p. 8)

TL In the future, digital will allow us to visit sites virtually and learn lots of cool facts. (p. 11)

12.We can all help build a brighter . (p. 13)

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