List Of Monthly Reflections

The Trouble of Preconceived Notions

Jan 2024

The driver driving the car had a flat tire on an empty and dark road. He got out of the car but noticed that he had not taken the car jack with him, so it would not be possible to change the tire. Despair began to seize him as he saw the light of a country house in the distance.

The Value of Community

Dec 2023

A dying father called his sons to him and decided to impart one final lesson before departing this world. When his sons arrived at his bedside, he handed them a bundle of young bamboo shoots and instructed them to break them.

Acts of Kindness

Nov 2023

When Dr. Schweitzer heard the story, he said, “I never would have thought that one child could do so much."

Slowing Down

Oct 2023

I distinctly remember after supper one evening, the words of our younger daughter, Colleen. She wanted to tell me something important that had happened to her at school that day...

Learn About Your Listeners

Sep 2023

A flautist began to take notice that his playing had a hypnotic effect on his audiences. The people listening to him sat motionless, as though they were in a trance.

Small Actions Make a Difference

Aug 2023

As the old man walked the beach at dawn, he noticed a youth ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Finally, catching up with the youth, he asked the young boy why he was doing this.

Don't Lose Sight

Jul 2023

A young student approached his teacher and asked. If I work very hard and diligent how long will it take for me to find enlightenment in my life?

Showing Appreciation is Sowing Love

Jun 2023

A couple had a chance to watch performance by young Suzuki violin students. After the concert, an instructor spoke briefly on how children as young as two, three and four years old are taught to play violin.

Don't Worry Too Much

May 2023

5-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn't want to go in alone.

Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

Apr 2023

A married couple was celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. At the party everybody wanted to know how they managed to stay married so long in this day and age.
Young adults with candles


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