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When Stories Become Companions: Discovering the Anis Foundation
What if a story could do more than entertain a child? What if it could become a quiet companion, something they return to when they need courage, kindness, or a reminder of what really matters?
This is the spirit behind the Anis Foundation, whose name itself means “a companion or a friend.” Through beautifully narrated audio stories, Anis creates a space where children can encounter moral and spiritual ideas through imagination, history, and memorable human experiences.
One of its most engaging collections is The Master: Stories of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá for Children, narrated by Sarah Perceval. The collection brings 24 stories from the life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to life, each offering a simple yet powerful moral insight. From The Sheep and A Handful of Flour to The Garden of Ridvan, The Traveller, and Servant of the Poor, the stories invite young listeners into moments of kindness, courage, generosity, service, and love.
There is also The Master – Love Over Hate, a collection inspired by the life and example of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, exploring themes such as love, peace, equality, magnanimity, and acts of kindness.
In a world filled with noise, perhaps children need stories that leave something behind after the listening ends, a question, a feeling, an example to follow.
Explore the Anis Foundation’s collection and discover stories that can become companions for the journey.
August 2026 Prayers & Pancakes: Our Shared Humanity
Our August Prayers & Pancakes gathering was a beautiful opportunity to come together and reflect on what connects us as human beings.
This month, we explored the theme of our shared humanity and why it matters so much in today’s world. With people from different backgrounds, ages, and walks of life, we shared our thoughts on what it means to look beyond the things that separate us and recognise the common hopes, challenges, and aspirations that we all share.
At a time when division and misunderstanding can feel so present in the world around us, we reflected on the importance of seeing one another with compassion, listening to different perspectives, and remembering that we are all part of one human family.
As always, thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their thoughts, and helped create such a warm and meaningful space. We look forward to coming together again next month for more prayers, conversations, and, of course, pancakes! 🙏🥞