The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but…
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Welcome to Wellsprings
Think of this as a peaceful, non-commercial corner of the web where you can step away from the noise 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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Great teachers, great students
These are people who rose from humble beginnings and personal struggles to achieve world-renowned success, and all thanks to having great teachers. If you think that even your smallest actions as a mentor…
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Thankless work
A certain man died and went to heaven. He was granted a chance to go round God’s premises and angel Gabriel took him around. They entered the first department, a huge hall…
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Office boy
A jobless man applied for the position of an office boy at a very big firm. The employer interviewed him, following it up with a test. “You are hired,” he said. “Give me…
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There are no accidents in life
Dr. Mark, a well-known cancer specialist, was once on his way to an important conference in another city where he was going to be granted an award in the field of medical…
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The three trees
Once upon a time, there were three trees which resided on the top of a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams for the future when the first…
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True to one’s nature
There was this man who saw a scorpion floundering around in the water. He decided to save it by stretching out his finger, but the scorpion stung him. The man still tried…
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A little boy’s temper
Once there was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer…
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Where is the power?
Once, in Heaven, there was a discussion among the gods to decide where the miraculous secret power, the power by which man can achieve anything in this world, was to be kept…
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Concentration
After winning several archery contests, a young and rather boastful champion challenged a Zen master who was renowned for his skill as an archer. The young man demonstrated remarkable technical proficiency when…
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Follow your bliss
Author Joseph Campbell often talked about ‘following your bliss.’ I heard of a bus driver in Chicago who does just that. He sings while he drives. That’s right… sings! And I don’t…
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Finding one’s balloon
Once, a group of 50 people was attending a seminar. Suddenly, the speaker stopped and started giving each participant a balloon and asked them to write his/her name on it using a…