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Better Than the Movies

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“There’s a quiet, painful peace in finally accepting reality. You finally stop waiting for people to understand, to apologize, or to change. At first, it hurts, letting go of what you hoped they would be. But slowly, you realize peace doesn’t come from them. It comes from accepting reality as it is.”

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“As more local Houses of Worship are built, an exponential number of Bahá’í choirs will likely form, aligning with Shoghi Effendi’s encouragement for choirs to sing in the Houses of Worship. Singing in a House of Worship is an unforgettable experience that unites singers around one common goal, causes hearts to beat as one and lifts the spirits of both singers and audience up the rungs of a spiritual ladder towards the heavens.”

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