“Mom, I won’t come back for dinner tonight,” the girl talked on her mobile as she entered the little canteen. “Just having dinner with friends.” The canteen owner was having his early…
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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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An act of kindness
This factual historical account records a profound full-circle moment of benevolence between global leaders. The narrative demonstrates how a quiet deed of student support dynamically returned to avert a national crisis years…
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Selflessness
A rich man asked his friend, “Why is everyone always criticising me for being miserly? Everyone knows that I have made provision to leave everything I have to charity when I die?”…
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When you thought I wasn’t looking
When you thought I wasn’t lookingYou hung my first painting on the refrigeratorAnd I wanted to paint another. When you thought I wasn’t lookingYou fed a stray catAnd I thought it was…
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The real meaning of peace
There once was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The king looked at all the pictures. But there…
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The role
A young Indian boy was auditioning along with some of us for a school play. His mother knew he’d set his heart on being in the play — just like the rest…
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A lesson in heart
My little 10-year-old daughter, Sarah, was born with a muscle missing in her foot and wears a brace all the time. She came home one beautiful spring day to tell me she…
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A mother’s walk
The young mother set her foot on the path of life. “Is this a long way?” she asked. The guide said, “Yes, and the way is hard. You will be old before…
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Three letters from Teddy: A story of empathy in teaching
Behind every struggling student lies an unwritten story of grief, silent endurance, and unmet potential. When Mrs. Thompson took the time to read beyond a young boy’s messy appearance and failing grades,…
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The house of thousand mirrors
This is a smart Japanese folktale. Long ago, in a small, faraway village, there was a place known as the House of Thousand Mirrors. A small, happy little dog learned of this…
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The devoted son
Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for art collecting. Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures…
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Friendship
Horror gripped the heart of the World War I soldier as he saw his lifelong friend fall in battle. Caught in a trench with continuous gunfire whizzing over his head, the soldier…