“I am a daisy in a field of daisies,” thought the flower. “Amidst others, it is impossible for anyone to notice my beauty.” An angel heard what she was thinking and commented,…
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Kintsugi – Golden rejoining
In Japanese, the word Kintsugi means “golden rejoining,” a 15th-century oriental master-craft dedicated to the restoration of fine ceramic pottery. The same is also called kintsukuroi. The essence of Kintsugi is the…
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Rockefeller and his foundation
The dramatic physical and spiritual transformation of John D. Rockefeller highlights the profound connection between radical generosity and personal healing. This striking biographical account details how the world’s first billionaire, facing a…
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The three questions
It once occurred to a certain king that if he always knew the right time to begin everything; if he knew who were the right people to listen to, and whom to…
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Never fight what isn’t here
“After the great rains, the lion was faced with crossing the river that had encircled him. Swimming was not his nature; but it was either cross or die. The lion roared and…
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Honorary Masters of Medicine degree for an illiterate man
The extraordinary journey of Hamilton Naki from a shepherd boy to an honorary Master of Medicine stands as a powerful testament to the value of choosing work over a mere job. Starting…
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To build a bridge
The creation of New York’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge stands as an incredible masterpiece of engineering, grit, and absolute determination against all odds. When a tragic construction site accident threatened to permanently scrap…
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“I Can Make It Happen”
History abounds with tales of experts who were convinced that the ideas, plans, and projects of others could never be achieved. However, accomplishment came to those who said, “I can make it…
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Increase the dose
An unorthodox doctor, who always thought beyond prescriptions, pills and medication, once said to one of his regular patients: “I’m starting to suspect that the best medicine for humans is love.” The…
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Clay balls
A man was exploring the caves by a seashore when he found a bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls. The balls looked like someone had intentionally rolled the clay and…