Zheng Xie (1693-1765), better known by his art name Zheng Banqiao, was a celebrated painter and calligrapher of …
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How a Grandmother Turned 16 Years of Sacrifice Into a Lesson on Gratitude
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisHow much does it really cost to raise a child from elementary school through university? And how does …
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Middle age is a stage when life has already shown its patterns. One has seen enough of human …
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Well BeingEditor's Pick
Childhood Matters: 3 Adult Environments That Are Harmful to Children
by Emma Luby Emma LuDuring a child’s formative years, their character is like wet clay — easily shaped, easily marked. This is …
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In many rural communities, elders often give the same piece of advice when fruit ripens on the trees: …
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Love often reveals itself not through dramatic declarations, but through the quiet, steadfast moments two people accumulate over …
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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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Parental upbringing shapes a child’s future, and the values practiced within a family, such as gratitude, shape a …
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People often say that in life, no experience is ever wasted — whether it warms your heart or …
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Throughout history, people have stood at the crossroads between reverence and arrogance, faith and disbelief. Though separated by …