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An atmosphere of acceptance encompassed the entire weekend and an unprecedented energy of unity filled each individual, providing the strength and confidence needed in their individual efforts to build a love for the service of others in their individual communities.
Baha’i youth are told by the Universal House of Justice, in the April 10, 2003 letter, that they are to be “the most enthusiastic participants”, take up service “with a true sense of responsibility”, and “remain ever conscious of the forces at work in society and seize on the opening they provide for you to extend the influence of the Faith.” This letter was studied along with the Writings and letters from Shoghi Effendi. Working together brought a sort-of “reality” to these potent messages and, indeed, invoked a sense of responsibility, raising the awareness of just how important the individual actions of these youth are.
One conclusion, among the many, was that each action (walking, talking, eating, speaking, studying…yup, each!) should be carried out as an act of worship to the Divine in serving all of creation. "We must also act in the state of awareness of the fact that our individual actions make up the collective energy needed to fan the fire that, Baha’u’llah ensures us, exists in the heart of every man. “Through the power of the words He hath uttered the whole of the human race can be illuminated with the light of unity, and the remembrance of His Name is able to set on fire the hearts of all men, and burn away veils that intervene between them and His Glory.” By living our lives in this state of constant worship and remembrance, other lives will be drawn to the peace that comes only from living in this reality. Our efforts will flourish rapidly when we carry this attracting power that draws others to us and, ultimately, to the Source of our peace."
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