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Welcome to Wellsprings
Think of this space as a quiet corner of the web—a peaceful, non-commercial sanctuary engineered to shield you from the frantic noise and daily distractions of the digital age. Here, we lovingly bring together an expansive repository of heartwarming anecdotes, epic historical chronicles, and cross-cultural reflections spanning philosophy, science, history and the arts. From ancient parables to modern milestones of human achievement, each piece is meant to uplift your spirit, spark meaningful contemplation, and foster a comforting sense of shared humanity. We are glad you are here. Step inside, explore our archives at your own pace, and enjoy the journey!
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The way of the pencil
The pencil-maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. “There are 5 things you need to know,” he told the pencil, “before I send you out into the…
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Androcles and the lion
This story takes place in Rome, where a Greek slave named Androcles escaped from his master and fled into the forest. There he wandered for a long time until he was weary…
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Man and his four wives
Gautama Buddha said that each person has four wives or husbands in their lives. To understand what he meant, we should first read the short story of ‘A Man and His Four…
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The rescuing hug
When preemie twins Brielle and Kyrie Jackson were born, doctors weren’t sure they’d make it, until a smart nurse placed the girls together in one incubator. These iconic twins were born 12…
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Burdens give us wings
An old legend relates that, long ago, God had a great many burdens which he wished to have carried from one place to another on Earth. So he asked the animals to…
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Empty your cup
Scholar Tokusan – who was full of knowledge and opinions about dharma — came to Master Ryutan and asked about Zen. At one point, Master Ryutan re-filled his guest’s tea cup but…
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True love never fades
It was a busy morning about 8:30 when an elderly gentleman in his ‘80s arrived at the clinic to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry…
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The story of tortoise and the hare revisited
There is a story I received over the Internet that absolutely everyone must read. It encompasses a profound wisdom that can be applied to how we think, to the way we do…
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Carnegie’s wisdom on mining for gold
If you are looking for that one gem to help take your team to the next level, read this advice from Andrew Carnegie. In today’s environment of high-velocity change, a business’s technology,…
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Does the Ganges wash away our sins?
Merely immersing the body in sacred waters cannot wash away deliberate wrongdoing or replace authentic inner transformation. When outer rituals are fueled by intense faith, genuine repentance, and deep devotion, external practice…
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A true devotee’s faith
“Once, while going to Kamarpukur, I was overtaken by a storm. I was in the middle of a big meadow. The place was haunted by robbers. I began to repeat the names…