At Sanganer open prison in Jaipur, inmates live without bars or guards, stepping out daily into the city to earn an independent living. Grounded in trust and personal accountability, this long-standing model…
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“How are your children?”
“How are your children?” “Both of them are very well, thank you.” “How old are they?” “The doctor is three and the lawyer is five.” Anthony de Mello The Prayer of the…
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Falling into the cup
“Once there were two ants sitting on the rim of a cup that contained amrit, the nectar of immortality. As they were talking, one of the ants lost his balance and was…
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Nothing is written unless they write it
Courage and conviction defy destiny, proving that human destiny is shaped not by fate, but by the strength of purpose and selfless action. “My all-time favourite film is ‘Lawrence Of Arabia’ and,…
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A shove from the nest
Genuine independence is rarely born in comfortable sanctuaries; often, it takes the firm withdrawal of enabling support to awaken an individual’s latent capability and self-reliance. Some people need a little push to…
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Empty plates
Boundaries nurture respect and newfound responsibility. In his book Have a New Kid by Friday, Dr. Kevin Leman teaches parents to “let reality be the teacher.” One mom, Amy from Texas, wrote Dr.…
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Mary Todd Lincoln
Mary Todd Lincoln was no stranger to tragedy, even before her husband’s assassination. The Lincolns lost one son, Eddie, at age three. Then, in their White House years, they lost eleven-year-old Willie…
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Bad habits
A wealthy man requested an old scholar to wean his son away from his bad habits. The scholar took the youth for a stroll through a garden. Stopping suddenly, he asked the…
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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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The kind rider
Once upon a time in USA, a rider came across a few soldiers who were trying to move a heavy log of wood without success. The corporal was standing by, just watching…
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A special teacher
Years ago, a Johns Hopkins professor gave a group of graduate students this assignment: Go to the slums. Take 200 boys between the ages of 12 and 16 and investigate their background…