In the world of ancient Chinese philosophy, there was a Chinese warrior who was very arrogant and so rude that he often bullied his neighbors and they couldn’t live in harmony. One of his neighbors was a white-bearded elderly man who lived with his three sons. One day, the elderly man asked his three sons ...
Doctors often go out of their way to make their patients feel better or make endeavors to reduce their stress and anxiety levels. However, it is not every day you come across a doctor who goes to people’s weddings, without knowing the bride or groom, to collect flowers for her patients. This is what Eleanor ...
Ancient China had military generals who changed the course of history, leaving stories of legends that have been told for centuries. These stories are of endurance in battle, loyalty to their kingdoms, and tales of wise, brave young men. The most famous military general was Yue Fei, whose story is the most notable. The compassion of Yue Fei ...
Though the world may not have insight into the outcomes, good and evil form a cycle of cause and effect as mandated by heaven, and one’s deeds will be repaid in like-kind. Thus, saving others is actually saving oneself. During the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, Wang Yingming, a native of Xuning, Anhui Province, ...
For years, people have bundled compassion with never saying No. if you are empathic, you are compassionate and caring, you will be there for your friends and family even if you are drained and out of energy. A lot of us are conditioned to think that if we place ourselves first, we are being selfish ...
Throughout the ages, the ancients passed down many words of wisdom, including how one should handle matters of managing money. Zhang Shuo, prime minister during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), once gave advice on managing money. He said that money is a sort of medicine in life. When used according to the right principles, including morality, ...
Traditional values are regarded as the foundational pillars of a family and of society at large. These values are all-inclusive, covering our past, present, and future. It sets reminders from history, which defines the past, helps in shaping our present, and most importantly plays a crucial role in developing who we will become tomorrow. Our ...
People in their last days are offered different types of services and assistance by people belonging to different walks of life. The customs and facilities vary from one country to another. While a doula is considered a trained companion who is who supports another individual through a significant health-related experience such as childbirth, not many ...
In this story, we see that the gift of a single orange brought about an extraordinary transformation in a situation that could have had a tragic ending. Kindness brings out the best in all of us and affirms that innate human nature is good. A wanted murderer had been on the run for a whole year and ...
On the road of life, kindness is the compass of the soul, a signpost that guides us so that we will never lose our way. Here are two short stories illustrating the self-rewarding nature of this virtue known as kindness. Burying the bones The Sahara Desert is also known as the “Sea of Death.” In ...
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