The legend goes that the 19th-century Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) made a clay model for a statue of Christ the King, arms outstretched, raised high in gesturing command, his head held high in…
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On one foot: A wisdom story
A rather eccentric looking young man wearing an old brown suit and holding a small, worn, stickered suitcase walked into the centre of the city, spun around a few times in the…
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Start before you’re ready
“I was in my late twenties, so I had a business, but nobody knew who I was at the time. I was headed to the Virgin Islands and I had a very…
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One small step at a time
Since breaking his hip, Tom Moore has had to use a walking frame with wheels to move around. And during his time in the hospital, Tom remembers being well cared for by…
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The warrior queens of India
India’s history is adorned with tales of remarkable warrior queens who defied conventions, shattered glass ceilings, and left indelible marks on the pages of history. These queens, known for their bravery, strategic…
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Peaches and common sense
In a particular desert land peaches were very scarce. Some holy people of the land had a revelation which they put down in the following code: ‘Thou shalt not eat more than two peaches…
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The reluctant oak tree
Once upon a time, there was a giant oak tree in the middle of a city park. Its branches stretched out generously on every side so that the tree was a welcome…
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We all have problems
Long ago, there was a farmer who had problems. He was advised to go and see the Buddha, who was wise and would help him sort his life out. The Buddha asked…
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Repent now
The story is told of a peripatetic rabbi who was walking with some of his disciples when one of them asked: “Rabbi, when should a man repent?” The rabbi quickly replied: “On the last…
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The weight of the glass
Once upon a time a psychology professor walked around on a stage while teaching stress management principles to an auditorium filled with students. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected…