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The Power of Small Good Deeds

“Do not neglect small acts of kindness, do not engage in small acts of evil.” This saying is easy to recite, but it is not always easy to follow. Yet, the smallest good deed might save your life. For example, “do not neglect small acts of kindness” means to encourage people to do good deeds, ...

Mikel Davis

Watercolor painting of white cranes flying across a rosy sky with mountains and trees.

Mother Shares Wisdom With Her Son

The wisdom shown in this conversation between a son and his mother is worthy of deep thought by all parents! Son: Mom, I can’t sleep, can you talk to me? Mom: Sure, what’s on your mind? Son: Are you satisfied with my grades? Mom: Are you satisfied with your own grades? Son: They’re not bad. ...

Mikel Davis

Mother and teenage son sit on sofa looking at a laptop screen together.

Cinderella: The Moral Behind the Timeless Princess

The story of Cinderella is as old as time, but what is the true moral behind this story? Find out the truth behind what makes this story so uplifting. This story will go down in history as an everlasting tale. Even today, parents are passing on fairy tales to their children. Have you ever stopped ...

Mike West

cinderella

Selfless Acts of Brotherhood

Selflessness is one of the rarest virtues, and selfless acts often move Heaven and Earth. They may also lead to tangible rewards in the human world. In the long river of history, every family has their own stories of selfless brotherhood — brothers who fought for justice, brothers willing to give their lives to uphold ...

Jack Roberts

Ancient Chinese painting on a blue porcelain tray.

Greed Can Make People Do All Kinds of Evil

Greed is a powerful emotion that can drive people to do all kinds of evil in the pursuit of wealth and power. It is a destructive force that can corrupt even the most well-intentioned individuals, causing them to put their own self-interest above the well-being of others. Whether it is through fraud, manipulation, or exploitation, ...

Mikel Davis

Hands reach toward a pile of gold coins.

4 Ways to Approach Your Aging Parents About Senior Care

Money and mortality are generally taboo topics for a child to talk about with their aging parents, but understanding your parents’ financial condition enables you to help them in any way you can, and having these uncomfortable conversations now rather than later is better for everyone involved. Getting your aging parents to talk about money ...

Ratul Saha

Older smiling African American couple at home.

How Sadness Can Be Good for You

Negative emotions cause bad moods. Both negative emotions and sadness are natural human states. However, most people today strive to ignore these feelings. Most people want eternal happiness, but that’s not the right goal. Manipulative marketing and self-help gurus have made people believe that pursuing happiness should be the ultimate goal. But despite the prevalence ...

Nathan Machoka

A sad gentleman holding his forehead.

International Men’s Day: Increasing Masculinity Without Sacrificing Dignity

Masculinity, sadly, gets cast in a bad light in modern society, even if it shouldn’t. International Men’s Day is on November 19. If you weren’t aware of this, it is because Men’s Day is sometimes framed in a bad light due to toxic masculinity. But the traditional meaning of masculinity sees a man being strong ...

Mike West

International Men's Day.

The True Strength of Motherhood: How Women Tend to Be Undervalued

Mothers are often underappreciated for the efforts they pour out. Many people do not associate strength with motherhood, although they should. Motherhood is essential, but not many people see it that way. Mothers don’t just stay home and play games with the kids all day — they nurture and protect them while helping them build ...

Mike West

A young mother holding her baby.

Act of Kindness Helped Couple Avoid Fatal Injuries

An act of kindness can impact a person’s fate. This is a scene captured by a roadside surveillance camera. A young couple was standing under a telephone pole, arguing violently with each other.  Just as they were arguing, an elderly woman crossed the street carrying fruit. Before she reached the curb, her bag broke and ...

Mikel Davis

A happy couple strolling together on a city sidewalk.