List Of Monthly Reflections

A Matter of Perspective

Mar 2023

Sometimes our initial view holds us back from new discoveries, and a mere change in perspective rewards us with possibilities.

Opening Our Eyes and Hearts

Feb 2023

One foggy night in London, many years ago, a ragged, unkempt man shuffled into a little music shop. Clutched under the man's arm was a violin.

Spoons Too Long

Jan 2023

Saint Peter gives the man a pass to heaven, but he has a request. He would like to see the hell...

The Perfect Gift

Dec 2022

There is an old Christmas tale about a father and daughter and wrapping paper...

Envy

Nov 2022

There is an old fable of an eagle who was envious of another that could fly better than he could.

My Neighbors' Fields

Oct 2022

A certain farmer had very peculiar way of celebrating his win for 'Biggest Corn'...

Monk and Scorpion

Sep 2022

Disciples were following a monk. When they crossed the bridge, they saw a drowning scorpion.

Multiplying Happiness

Aug 2022

Two men, seriously ill, were in the same hospital room. One of them on a bed, which was near the only window in the room, and the other had to lie on his stomach with his face down all the time. The man whose bed was near the window would sit and describe to his roommate everything he saw through that window.

Saints by accident

Jul 2022

Many specialized firefighter units were called to the burning oil shaft, but none of them managed to get close enough to extinguish the fire due to intense heat. Only the local Volunteer Fire Brigade succeeded.

Take Some Rest

Jun 2022

One day, a man who desperately needed work took a job as a lumberjack. He took an ax and quickly went to work.
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