Fame and wealth are what most people are looking for; however, it does not come from anywhere. Here are two short stories that help to explain the source of fame and wealth. Precious words in the chamber During the Qing Dynasty, Zhang Xiongluo, a native of Henan, married a beautiful young lady from his village. ...
Traditional Chinese culture is full of stories of kindness, and the divine rewards those who express it for their good deeds. Mr. Fan’s wife was on the verge of death from tuberculosis. A doctor told Fan: “Please use 100 sparrows and grind them into powder to make pills. After taking them for thirty-six days, take ...
Throughout the ages, many stories have portrayed the strong bond between a mother and her son. The following story alludes to the fact that all things have a spirit; livestock, in particular, can show “affection” and “kind-heartedness,” as demonstrated by the story of a calf and its mother. This story took place in Shuyang County of ...
Ancient China has left us many stories full of wisdom and valuable lessons. One common theme is the importance of kindness, for within it lies the power to change the world. Ancient Chinese stories about the power of kindness 1. A Buddhist master’s wisdom One cool summer evening, an elderly Buddhist monk strolled outside the ...
There is no denying that youth sports can get quite intense, causing players to get injured on the field. Monitoring from coaches can be necessary to tone down potential aggression during a game. In spite of all precautions, evading injury is sometimes difficult. This is where sportsmanship comes in. However, how the players handle such ...
The least one can do is to say thank you to someone who lends a helping hand. Kind words cost nothing. But do we all remember to use them on the spur of the moment? Unfortunately, the answer is usually no. Many team leaders fail to see that if you want a team to function ...
A family home is where everyone’s life begins and is an inevitable destination for those born into this world. Traditionally, around the world, and in particular for Chinese people, a home is considered to be their secure fortress or a place of refuge. In The Book of Rites, it states: “When fathers and sons are close and ...
The gruesome massacre that took place at Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022, left everyone shocked. The shooting that left several adults and children dead was quite devastating. However, those who lost their loved ones have no choice but to grasp the changed reality and move on with life. However, one business owner tried to ...
Young students are subjected to various forms of bullying and unfair treatment in their school days. However, for a 12-year boy called Brody Ridder, the older students of his school did the needful to uplift his sagging spirits by signing his yearbook. The sixth-grader is from Westminster, Colorado. When his mother checked his yearbook, she ...
These are two short stories from the newspapers on the power of kindness. Conversion of a child trafficker A human trafficker kidnapped a 5-year-old boy. The little boy did not cry like other children might do in the situation. He kept calling the trafficker “Uncle.” He took out a piece of candy from his pocket ...