Sands of Forgiveness
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A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face.
The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand:
TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE.
They kept on [...]
How to Live with Ourselves …
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“The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.” Unknown
My one desire in [...]
What Has Happened to Common Courtesy?
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The other day I was at Staples. There was only one cashier open. She was very friendly, and greeted everyone with a smile a “Hello, how are you today.”
When the lady in front of me stepped up to the cashier, another cashier took my stuff to help me. Before I finished checking out, the first [...]
Obstacles in Your Path?
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The Obstacle in Our Path
In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock.
Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it.
Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, [...]
I Believe …
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I believe…
That we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I believe…
That no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and, you must forgive them for that.
I believe…
That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
I [...]
Lifes Obstacles and Butterfly Wings
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Butterfly Wings
One day a man came upon a cocoon of a butterfly. He saw the butterfly struggling to force its body through a small opening in the cocoon. After several hours it seemed that the butterfly stopped making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and it could [...]
What I Think of Labor Day
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Happy Labor Day!
We celebrate Labor Day today in the US and also in Canada. Many other countries celebrate their labor days in different months and/or days.
What’s the big deal about Labor Day anyways?
In the US many people just see it as a day to get off work, have a picnic or some other big [...]
Climb the Mountain
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I tried to climb the mountain today. As I inched my way up the path, I felt out of breath and had to turn back.
I tried to climb the mountain today. But, It was so hot outside, I thought I had better stay in my nice air-conditioned house and rest up for tomorrow’s attempt.
I tried [...]
What Would You Do?
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Do Unto Others …
We often forget how many thoughtful, helpful compassionate people there are in this world. Yes, there are people who are willing to help out a total stranger in desperate need.
A couple years ago I flew to Phoenix to visit my son. I was traveling alone.
On the return flight I had a layover [...]
Beware of the Mousetrap
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Once upon a time there was a small mouse that lived in the crack in the wall in the farmers house. He had made friends with the chicken, the pig and the cow that lived in the farmyard.
One day as he peered out of his whole he saw the farmer and his wife open a [...]
