Hope for 2012 - An Auspicious Year

"Lift up your hearts above the present and look with eyes of faith into the future! Today the seed is sown, the grain falls upon the earth, but behold the day will come when it shall rise a glorious tree and the branches thereof shall be laden with fruit. Rejoice and be glad that this day has dawned, try to realize its power, for it is indeed wonderful! 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!" — ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Paris Talks

This is a beautiful example of the encouragement and hope Abdul-Baha offered in his talks.  The re-enforcement of each person's honor also is such an important theme his message conveys.  Here's to auspicious beginnings and a wonderful, brilliant year in 2012.