A very special talk. This is the first of many talks that I'm digitizing from my dad's archive of cassettes colloquially called "From Our Parent's Archive". These talks are some he's collected over the years (some I can't find online!). I'm hoping to release these weekly alongside other talks I find on the web. Since I'm digitizing them I have the opportunity to also upload transcripts. Below is a description of the talk and the link to the transcript.

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In this enlightening talk, Hooper Dunbar explores the profound significance of fasting in the Bahá’í Faith, drawing on the words of Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and Shoghi Effendi. He discusses fasting as a divine grace, a pillar of spiritual life alongside obligatory prayer, and a means for self-purification and transformation. Through reflections on the spiritual and practical aspects of fasting, he delves into its role in awakening the soul, strengthening spiritual discipline, and fostering nearness to God. With engaging insights and a touch of humor, Hooper Dunbar offers a fresh perspective on the fast as both a test and a gift.

Transcript is found here