Outwardly, becoming a Baha’i is like joining a great big party. “Hey everyone,” the host calls out as you arrive, “So-and-So is here, and he’s brought lots of goodies!” Whoops and cheers of support greet you as you step inside, a big smile spreading across your face. You know that those “goodies” you’ve brought are your unique attributes, character traits and talents, and that this happy group of open-hearted people genuinely cherish the contribution you can make to this planet-wide celebration