What’s in your heart will determine success or failure. In the Song Dynasty, there were identical twin brothers, Gao Xiaobiao and Gao Xiaoji. At the age of 16, they took part in the state examination system and both passed the county-level examination, gaining recognition as individuals who had “cultivated talents.” Once they married, their parents ...
Right from childhood, one of the moral teachings imparted to all people is to be kind toward others. In this regard, there is no debate between religious or atheist groups. Being kind not only benefits those you help, but it is also good for your health. Promotes happiness A 2010 survey conducted by the Harvard ...
Since ancient times, plagues have appeared when the morality of society was generally low. Every time, some people were exposed to the plague, but they did not get infected. How was this possible? The royal prescription for the plague A royal chef, who returned to his hometown after retiring from working for the emperor, had ...
With Australia experiencing a severe drought in several regions, an orchard owner decided to help out. The owner, Brian Burton from Queensland, Australia, is donating almost 200,000 mangoes to drought-affected communities and other local charities. Help in times of drought When Burton bought his property a while back, it came with 2,300 Kensington mango trees. ...
There are many things in this world you might find yourself disappointed in. It might be the way people treat each other, how they deal with the environment, act selfishly without concern for others, and so on. Living in such a world, you might end up thinking that there is nothing you can do to ...
There is an ancient Chinese saying: “Sickness enters through the mouth; misfortune comes out of it.” The Chinese saying articulated the art of speaking — only speak meaningful words. Zeng Guofan was a Chinese statesman, military general, and Confucian scholar of the late Qing dynasty. He once said: “You should not act as you desire, ...
Christmas fairy tales have always been a favorite topic and writers from across the world. While some stories are written purely for entertainment, others convey deep moral ideas that are in line with Christian beliefs. 4 popular Christmas fairy tales you should know 1. ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’ A famous novel written by ...
In Eastern China in the state of Lu, there was a high-ranking officer named Meng Sun. One day, Meng Sun took his servant Qin Xiba, who had a kind heart, and his entourage into the mountains to go hunting. During the hunting trip, Meng Sun caught a lovely fawn alive. He was very happy. Meng ...
As a family physician, I’ve often been inspired by those in their 80s and 90s who are aging well and wondered what they were doing. This older generation is different from today’s generation. It’s steeped in traditions and values; they knew their neighbors and thought of others first. They grew up in a kinder, gentler ...
In a fundraising effort to provide Hurricane Dorian relief — one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic — tennis legends Andy Roddick, Mark Knowles, Tommy Haas, and James Blake prepare to go head-to-head in the Baha Mar Cup on November 7-10, 2019. The 4-day exhibition match will take place on the nine ...
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