Looking back on 25 years of my married life, I never felt like when I was introduced to Congress60. On the first day, I came to Congress60 at the insistence of one of the companions, I wondered: Why me? I was too surprised when the companions said we thanked our travelers as we attend this holy place with them. They were thankful to God and I was ungrateful. But after a few months, I realized that this was a holy place, and I learned the things which were simple but practical. They were not taught anywhere. Coming to Congress60, learning, and transcribing the instructional CDs, I came across the subjects that taught me the right way of living. There were and still are many inner knots in me, but education entered my life with the guidance of my good guide-assistants, Ms. Shahin and Ms. Tayebeh. My point of view changed, I could speak better, and I thought differently.
Congress60 gave me the science of right living. Although problems still manifest themselves in life in some way, the science of Congress60 taught me to seek and find light from the heart of the same darkness. One of my knots was the lack of self-confidence that I was able to overcome to some extent in the light of the congress60 teachings. It was about fourteen years, I had a driver's license, but I was scared to dive. I faced my fear and I was able to overcome it. I was sensitive and nervous and Congress60 gave me peace. I learned to forgive as forgiveness does not mean being weak. It means I am stronger to know that people make mistakes and forgiveness is the greatest gift to achieve peace. I learned not to be sad because happiness is born from the bitterest days of life. There is a miracle in the destiny of every human being ordained by God that will surely appear at the right time. In Congress60, my life and world have changed because I touched the true meaning of peace, love, humanity, and the sense of helping people from the bottom of my heart. I hope to be one of the people serving in Congress60 someday.
Written by: Companion Zohreh
Translated by: Companion Azam
Edited by: Companion Marjan