In the old stories, it is often recounted that gods come to people in disguise to test their true nature. There was a generous and open-minded old scholar called Liu Gong who lived in Anhui during the early Qing Dynasty. One such test occurred during a very tough time in his life. Thankfully, the old ...
Hang Zhou Library changed its policy last year, opening its doors to garbage collectors and the homeless on the condition that they washed their hands before entering. One of the first people to take advantage of this new policy was Wei Si-Hao. Wei had been a garbage collector for many years and he was determined ...
It is not uncommon for parents to come across incidents of bullying targeting their kids in schools. In most such instances, either the parents deal with the classmates bullying their child face to face or approach the school authorities for intervention. A majority of parents get angry when they find out their kids are being ...
A hermit is someone who has withdrawn from society and is living in a solitary environment. It could also refer to a person who has become a recluse, such as David Lidstone, also known as River Dave. Humans went from being hunter-gatherers to settled dwellers and landowners. Some people even own entire continents these days. ...
The Tokyo Olympics that took place amidst the pandemic restrictions will remain memorable for a number of reasons. However, the Olympic Games are not only about winning medals. This year’s Olympics was also marked by the deeds of individuals who highlighted the value of humanity. This included one man who stood outside the Tokyo Olympic ...
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 ...
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 your deeds will be repaid in kind. Thus, saving others is actually saving yourself. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, there was a rich merchant who was doing ...
When people are successful in their careers and lives, they think of building assets and plan for making provisions for their kids. While there is nothing wrong with allocating money, land, and other possessions you have for the next generation, you should understand that inheritance is not limited to material belongings. Inheritance is also about ...
Life’s journey is rich and varied, bringing both beautiful moments and untold hardships. If you can face all of life with a good and sunny heart, if you are proactive, calm, and unafraid, then you are a truly blessed person and many blessings will be freely given to you. 8 characteristics of a blessed person ...
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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