life lessons

Sometimes, when life knocks you down, help arrives in the form of people you least expect. These three …

In today’s practical world, true friends are rare, and a kindred spirit is rarer still. If you are …

In ancient China, Yan Hui (c. 521-481 B.C.) was regarded as Confucius’ most beloved disciple. Known for his …

Donkeys have quietly carried meaning through human history and mythology — often overlooked, yet rich with symbolism. Unlike …

In Taiwan, two individuals — one a man who lost an eye in a devastating car crash, the …

Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, one of Asia’s most influential business leaders, has long been admired for his …

There are moments in life when emotions cloud our judgment — when hurt and anger blind us to …

Most people believe there will always be more time to say what matters, to reach out, to make …

Some stories never lose their charm — and Beauty and the Beast is one of them. What began …

One afternoon, after a casual meal at home, I sat chatting in the courtyard with an elderly neighbor. …