In many rural communities, elders often give the same piece of advice when fruit ripens on the trees: …
gratitude
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There is a Chinese saying from the Qing Dynasty: “A drop of kindness deserves a spring of gratitude.” …
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WorldEditor's Pick
Why Japan Stands With Taiwan: Gratitude, Memory, and the Moral Divide With the CCP
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisTaiwan has long extended goodwill beyond its borders. It came to Japan’s aid in its darkest hour, and …
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Benefactors may seem far away, yet they are often nearer than you think. They move quietly in the …
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Feel GoodFeatured
A Simple Detour, a Profound Gift: The Passenger Who Helped a Struggling Father
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisBefore dawn on a cold winter morning, Zhang Qing sat in his taxi warming up the engine. He …
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Many people in modern society hold a subtle yet meaningful misconception about how their spouse is treated. They …
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Mind & Spirit
The Right Ways to Repay Kindness and Honor Those Who Helped You
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisWhen people think about repaying a favor, many instinctively reach for the simplest option: treating someone to a …
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Japan’s defeat to Belgium at the World Cup — a 2-3 loss — was accompanied by an unexpected …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
The Wisdom a Father Left Behind: 9 Lessons to Build a Stronger Life
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisBefore his life came to an end, a father wrote a short memo to his young son — …
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Culture & CommunityFeatured
The Sweet Philosophy Behind Japan’s Most Charming Cookie Factory
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisYears ago, a Japanese food program called Cooking Showdown: East vs. West interviewed a dairy farmer about how …