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Chen Weijie, a native of Fenyi County, Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province, and former fitness coach from Shenzhen who migrated to the United States in May 2023, declared he would never return to China unless the Communist Party ceased to rule. Chen Weijie’s early life was marred by hardship. His mother passed away during his childhood, ...
Anne Frank’s favorite spot was by the window, the real world only a pane of glass away. She loved observing the chestnut tree as it changed with the seasons – from blossoming to fruit-bearing, then shedding its leaves, and finally renewing its life cycle. These natural rhythms reflected Anne’s own yearning for life. She also ...
The name of the young girl is Anne Frank, an iconic figure in world literature and the author of the once-forbidden book, “The Diary of Anne Frank”. Born on June 12, 1929, Anne Frank came into the world in a wealthy Jewish family in Frankfurt, Germany. When Hitler rose to power in 1933, initiating a ...
Here is a tale about the fortune that comes from doing good deeds. It is said that Heaven wouldn’t allow such a kind person to live less than 100 years. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, there was a scholar who embarked on a journey to the capital to take the imperial examination. ...
The recent pandemic is, without a doubt, one of the greatest catastrophes we have experienced in our lifetimes. Yet, in the long annals of Chinese history, numerous accounts exist of plagues and other calamities of similar scale. These instances from antiquity provide us with invaluable insights into how emperors and common folk alike managed to ...
Su Dongpo (A.D. 1037-1101), was one of the eight great masters of the Tang and Song dynasties and occupied an indelible position in the history of literature in China. His articles were smooth and flowing. He bemoaned the state of the world and pitied the fate of mankind. He was not afraid of power, and ...
In a TED Talk, a renowned neuroscientist shared her personal experience with meditation. She revealed that after practicing meditation for a few weeks, she became more peaceful, handled life’s challenges more effectively, exhibited greater compassion and tolerance, and gained a heightened ability to perceive issues from others’ perspectives, attributing these changes to the power of ...
“Friends, I shall ask you to be as quiet as possible. I don’t know whether you fully understand that I have just been shot, but it takes more than that to kill a Bull Moose.” These are the famous words of Theodore Roosevelt a few moments after he had survived certain death after being shot ...
The most important subjects children can learn aren’t graded. Those lessons are in strong character and moral values, yet we seldom receive instruction. Here are some of the best gifts to help introduce those great lessons and build character in your children. Developing companionship For children, the warmest love comes from the companionship of parents. ...
Most of us seem to have a low tolerance for discomfort. You have grown to feel that you shouldn’t have to endure any emotional anguish. As a result, any circumstance that can cause uneasy feelings is now perceived as overwhelming, abnormal, and needing to be corrected. What is discomfort? Being uncomfortable is feeling unpleasant, awkward, ...