We love stories! They can teach us, convey a message, inspire, and motivate.
They are among the oldest forms of human communication and for centuries the only form of communication that passed wisdom from generation to generation, including Sacred Scriptures. The stories collected here are from multiple sources and adapted so they are not too long for your busy schedule. We hope you enjoy and benefit from them - finding meaning that applies to your life.
Not All Wounds Can Be Healed
Jul 2024
A boy who was always in a bad mood was given an interesting exercise by his father. He gave the boy a bag of nails and a hammer and told him that every time he lost his patience, he should drive a nail into the wooden fence.
Not All Wounds Can Be Healed
Jul 2024
A boy who was always in a bad mood was given an interesting exercise by his father. He gave the boy a bag of nails and a hammer and told him that every time he lost his patience, he should drive a nail into the wooden fence.
Stay the Course
Jun 2024
In northern Brazil, there is a popular game called Pau de Cebu in which young people and children try to climb a greased pole to win a prize.
Being Present
Apr 2024
When asked how he manages to maintain such a calm and balanced demeanor all the time, a Tibetan master replied with simplicity: “It’s simple. When I lie down, I lie down. When I sit, I sit. And when I walk, I walk.”
Seen In Your Eyes
Mar 2024
Two simple miners had been digging through rocks for several months, looking for some precious stone with which they could support their families. One day, in the cracks between the rocks, they saw something shining. It looked like they found what they were looking for!
Words and Examples
Feb 2024
There is an old story about a writer and how he studied the Amish people in preparation for an article on them. What did he discover that day?
