Throughout history, many people were so righteous and filial that those around them were inspired to practice righteousness. Here are two stories of how filial piety changed people’s fate. Filial piety converts a robber During the Han Dynasty, there lived a man named Zhao Zi. After being appointed governor of Dunhuang, he became the highest ...
For many young children, celebrating their birthdays is a joyful experience. They enjoy spending happy hours in the company of family and friends. However, not all children are lucky; some don’t have such experiences on this special day in their life. One of those children was Charlotte Joy. However, in the end, her birthday turned ...
Chinese folktales are some of the most colorful and varied stories ever written. For thousands of years, China has produced an unparalleled treasure house of fables, myths, and anecdotes passed down through generations. The traditional Chinese culture has an enigmatic history and rich, colorful folklore. Written during the Three Kingdoms period (220-280 CE), Lu Shang’s ...
A plumber in England is being called Britain’s kindest plumber after establishing a social enterprise that has aided over 2 million of the country’s most vulnerable citizens. Who is this hero? James Anderson, 54 years old, operates Depher (Disabled & Elderly Plumbing & Heating Emergency Repairs), a community interest firm that provides significantly discounted services ...
It’s the little things that can reveal a person’s true character. According to accomplished Sinophile Sean Upton-McLaughlin: “Traditional Chinese beliefs have also emphasized a person’s character, or sù zhì (素质), which boils down to proper etiquette and the accepted way of behaving both in social and business situations.” To the Chinese, Sù zhì — also translated as ...
Most parents teach their children life lessons and value systems in their early years. However, on some rare occasions, the parents learn from their children in unexpected ways. This is precisely what Justice Smith witnessed. The man was returning home from the dentist, accompanied by his 5-year-old son, Justus Mateo. The father-son duo saw a ...
The African Cup is known as the topmost sporting prize in Africa and for the first time, Senegal grabbed it. The African country beat its rival Egypt in the exciting final match. The historic win made the country ecstatic and the President of Senegal later declared Monday as a national holiday. As the team returned ...
Acts of kindness sometimes come from the most unexpected places in life. In one such action, a group of teenagers built a bus stop shelter for a boy who has a physical handicap. The teens heard that the boy waits for his school bus, sometimes in the rain and snow. The news of the teens ...
Christmas is a time of giving and being grateful for what we have. Thus, Christmas is an excellent time to teach your kids gratitude. 8 ways you can teach your kids gratitude this Christmas 1. Give back It can be easy to think of Christmas as a selfish time of year, but you do not ...
When it comes to raising kind kids, it’s not about lecturing them on what they should and shouldn’t do. Kindness is a state of being that needs to be nurtured and cultivated. And the best way to do that is by getting your children involved in fun activities that teach them to perform an act ...
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