Courage and Compassion: The Story of Chiune Sugihara, Japan’s Schindler

During times of global conflict and despair, stories of extraordinary human courage echo throughout history. One such tale is that of Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat whose moral conviction led him to defy orders and save thousands of Jewish lives during World War II. This article is dedicated to retracing the steps of “Japan’s Schindler,” ...

Max Lu

Chiune Sugihara.

‘Les Miserables’ Lessons of Generosity and Compassion 200 Years Later

Les Miserables is a timeless masterpiece by Victor Hugo. Its memorable characters, powerful storytelling, and relatable exploration of the human condition have captivated audiences for generations.  Many themes form the core of the Les Miserables novel, musicals, and several stage and movie adaptations. But none is more resonant than the theme of human dignity and ...

Nathan Machoka

Jean Valjean.

Heaven Has No Preferences, but Always Rewards Good People for Compassion

As the ancient saying goes: “Heaven has no preferences, but always treats good people with kindness.” Heaven treats all beings equally, but always rewards good people and blesses compassionate ones. The ancients believed in karma, valued righteousness over profit, and helped others in their time of need, which brought them blessings later. Here are a ...

Hermann Rohr

Aerial view of a few spotted clouds and the shining sun on the horizon.

Handmade Crafts and the Compassion of the Loose Ends Project

Handmade crafts are one of the most thoughtful methods to demonstrate affection. As a crafter, it is a beautiful talent meant to be shared. This is where the Loose ends Project comes in. There are instances when many artisans work on several projects at once, leaving incomplete ones behind in case unforeseen events occur. Some examples ...

Viena Abdon

yarn ball

A Young Man’s Compassion Helps Save His Village

Many folklores and myths tell us the origin of our world, stars, and the moon. They also offer moral lessons about virtues such as compassion, generosity, love, patience, and more while discouraging greed, trickery, and envy, among other vices.  However, most traditional folktales and myths are fading away with the spread of technology. Today’s knowledge ...

Nathan Machoka

A mouse sitting on a log.

The History of the Teddy Bear: Comfort Born from Compassion

Everyone raised with love and care had at least one teddy bear. Teddy bears have become a global symbol of love, nostalgia, and comfort, providing a companion to young children and shaping their childhood memories. Many adults still sleep with their favorite teddy bear from childhood, but few know that the first teddy bear was ...

Viena Abdon

A teddy bear.