Main Entry: in·cho·ate
Pronunciation: \in-ˈkō-ət, ˈin-kə-ˌwāt\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin inchoatus, past participle of inchoare to start work on, perhaps from in- + cohum part of a yoke to which the beam of a plow is fitted
Date: 1534
: being only partly in existence or operation : incipient ; especially : imperfectly formed or formulated : formless, incoherent <misty, inchoate suspicions that all is not well with the nation – J. M. Perry>
- in·cho·ate·ly adverb
- in·cho·ate·ness noun
I didn’t know the word. Inchoate. Iooked it up. Great word. Thanks, Jason (author of Inchoate Reflections on the Baha’i Institute Process) for bringing Baha’i Coherance to my attention. The essays to be found on the site are further evidence of the excellance of the personal scholarship the Baha’i Faith inspires. -gw
Statement of Purpose: This is a collaborative space for Baha’is to submit essays, reflections, or creative works about all things related to the world in which we find ourselves. There are no length requirements; the format is flexible and can change as people see fit. Please note that these essays represent the current views of the contributers, and do not represent an official Baha’i perspective.
Our Baha’i devotional meeting last Thursday took place the same day as the death of Michael Jackson. Painter Walter Palmore remembers him in the clip. -gw
May 10, 2009 …Río Gallegos is the capital of the Patagonic province of Santa Cruz, Argentina. It has a population of about 79000 as per the 2001 census … en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Río_Gallegos,_Santa_Cruz – Cached – Similar
The Ruhi process is amazing…It seems to remove the distinctions between people, namely, the us and them phenomenon, and makes “becoming a Bahá’í,” if even an issue at all, not an event but a life-long process. The Ruhi sequence of courses puts people from all walks of life into contact with the Word of God for this Day and accompanies them in service to humanity so that they are assisted in remaining on the path towards God for all of eternity.
On a more specific note, already 6 people in Rio Gallegos have finished book 1 within 2 weeks, with several others in the process, and we have started book 2. A group of college students choosing to study the Word of God every saturday night. I don’t feel like I can put the experience into words…I tried to above, but it doesn’t cut it. That’s why I have hesitated writing in the blog. I basically feel more of service than I have felt since I arrived in Argentina. Last night, I felt the joy of teaching to the fullest extent with the added joy of learning, when we began book 2; the understanding and spiritual progress gained from the study of book 1 was notable in the participants. I believe that no matter how many times we go through Ruhi we can get something out of it. So often we get caught up in the machinery of the Faith that we forget what it’s all about, and these courses and the participants that are new to the Faith are especially good at reminding us of those things. God has truly succeeded in making my life more and more unpredictable, and rewarding me for making sacrifices.
Words cannot express the powerful impact WalterPalmore’s paintings have on the sensibilities of the friends attending our Thursday Baha’idevotional meeting. A torrent of paintings flow from his hands. Walter says that he expects to be done with a painting in about 90 minutes. Then he is ready for a new creative experience. Another painting. Or learning to play the trumpet. -gw
I am grateful to be able to pass on this link to a radio program aired locally. -gw
Last Saturday I recorded a Baha’i-sponsored radio program called “Community Life” that airs monthly on KSER public radio out of Everett 90.7 FM. This time the topic was on the persecutions in Iran with a guest whose relative is one of the seven in Evin prison. The program runs about 25 minutes.
Here is my tweet production for the past 24 hours, such as it is. I know this is kinda boring to look at. But there are a lot of interesting links here. It’s easier on the eyes to view the listing on Twitter. The link is down below.-gw
FB RT: Martha Webb My houseguest left today after a wonderful week. She attended her first Ruhi 1 session and helped decorate. 21 minutes agofrom TweetDeck
FB RT: Tanja Sargent had such a lovely time at the annual Teaneck, NJ picnic today. 26 minutes agofrom TweetDeck
FB RT: Deborah Kloby Our roses are blooming incredibly & I can’t help but wonder if my mother has a hand from the other side of the veil. 27 minutes agofrom TweetDeck
Piknik: “At a park with a bunch of friends of the Baha’i Faith, chatting & then some soul food at musical devotions.” http://bit.ly/9qvFOabout 1 hour agofrom bit.ly
“I want to believe that external beauty is founded on health & on acceptance of your face & body as they are naturally.” http://bit.ly/nbSShabout 1 hour agofrom bit.ly
“In the spirit of ‘Minimalism’ by W. S. Hatcher, some subjectivity does not necessarily mean total subjectivity.” http://bit.ly/nbSSh #bahai about 1 hour agofrom bit.ly
“Many women have health problems due to life conditions and psychology, because of the relationship between mind & body” http://bit.ly/nbSShabout 1 hour agofrom bit.ly
“What I love abt being a Baha’i is the on-going ever-dynamic understanding of the Faith that grows within the community” http://bit.ly/s0nKYabout 1 hour agofrom bit.ly
“Every 6 wks we’ll get a new pair & when we’re 80 fellas will be coming to take a whack at that family in the 3rd ward.” http://bit.ly/pqRQdabout 2 hours agofrom bit.ly
“Recommendations for improving the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.” http://bit.ly/8e2dj #bahai BIC about 2 hours agofrom bit.ly
“And I drove across the desert, I was in my four wheel drive, I was looking for the Buddha, And I saw the Jesus Christ.” http://bit.ly/Fyetsabout 3 hours agofrom bit.ly
For me as well RT @ IAMUNDENIABLE May Allah forgive me my errors…they have caused much grief…Allah is with those who believe always. about 10 hours agofrom web
Picture above I took at Ohop Lake. Picture below, Bonita took and posted to her blog Flitzy Phoebie. The video, too, from last weekend’s canoe paddle, is proof that springtime — nay rather almost summertime — has come for us here in Washington State, just as the Divine Springtime described by Baha”u’llah in his holy writings has come for all humanity. -gw
Red winged blackbirds called from the cattails along the shoreline, and the sounds of birds (video) were delightful. We approached a little dam, so turned around. We sure didn’t want to get caught (video) in any rapids or tumble over rocks.
’The uppermost need Maslow proposed, the one we seek only when all other needs have been filled, is self-actualization, or the realization of one’s full potential.”
The tweets keep pouring out into the ether, growing in volume exponentially. If you think that Twitter tells you only what people are eating or drinking at the moment, you will be surprised. -gw
Britt___: I’ve got a new religion! Bahá’í Faith. OK. It took me a very long time to find out how to pronounce that. about 5 hours ago from TweetDeck · Reply · View Tweet
khorshid3: Persians will and have happily live arms in arm with Moslems, Jews,christians, Bahai, Hindo, Black, white, or any other #Iranelection#Iran about 7 hours ago from web · Reply · View Tweet
faridhatami: Stop at the Bahai Picnic tomorrow 10am to 5pm. West Pico and Motor Ave, Rancho Hill Park. See you there. about 11 hours ago from web · Reply · View Tweet
judijo: My persian orange tree is FULL of fruit. Only took 6 years. seed came from Shiraz, via Haifa. #Bahai#iran about 21 hours ago from TweetDeck · Reply · View Tweet
mimitweets09: Dario and I are at the Bahai Center by Union Square about to watch a great dance show. about 24 hours ago from mobile web · Reply · View Tweet
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Last Saturday I recorded a Baha’i-sponsored radio program called “Community Life” that airs monthly on KSER public radio out of Everett 90.7 FM. This time the topic was on the persecutions in Iran with a guest whose relative is one of the seven in Evin prison. The program runs about 25 minutes. 
