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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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Everyone has a story
A 24-year-old boy looking out from the train’s window shouted, “Dad, look, the trees are going behind!” His Dad smiled and a young couple sitting nearby looked at the 24-year-old’s childish behaviour…
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The tethered elephants
As a man was passing by a parade of elephants, he suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their…
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Let Go…
A little child was playing one day with a very valuable vase. He put his hand into it and could not withdraw it. His father too tried his best, but all in…
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Weakness or strength?
Sometimes, your biggest weakness can become your biggest strength. Take, for example, the story of a 10-year-old boy who decided to study judo despite the fact that he had lost his left…
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Listening
When a man, whose marriage was in trouble, sought his advice, the Master said, “You must learn to listen to your wife.” The man took this advice to heart and returned after…
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Self-worth
A popular speaker started off a seminar by holding up a $20 bill. A crowd of 200 had gathered to hear him speak. He asked, “Who would like to have this $20…
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Sharing a slice
A person visited a fruit-seller often to buy oranges. After the fruits are weighed, he would pick one out, taste a slice, complain that it is sour, and leave it there. Before…
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UBUNTU
UBUNTU is a very nice story from Africa. The motivation behind the Ubuntu culture in Africa. An anthropologist visiting Africa proposed a game to the tribal children … He placed a basket…
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The mountain
Once there were two warring tribes in the Andes, one that lived in the lowlands and the other high in the mountains. One day, the mountain people invaded the lowlanders and, as…
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Learning from mistakes
Thomas Edison tried two thousand different materials in search of a filament for the electric light bulb. When none worked satisfactorily, his assistant complained, “All our work is in vain. We have…
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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…