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Why do People Laugh?
Mary had a little lamb. What? She gave birth to a lamb? Everyone was expecting a human baby! Why do we laugh?
Unconditional Love
A mother's love is Nature's greatest gift. Unconditional and selfless. It's beyond words.
What’s in Your Wallet?
Have you ever wondered what are you keeping in you? Are you the ever moving stream or a crumbling tree?
Housekeeping
Gratitude is like a sticky date pudding with ice-cream. Warm so it heals, cold so it soothes.
Afraid of Getting Old?
You are old when your memories are no longer bridges but boulders that obstruct your present journey.
Living in Conflict
Make sure the light you see at the end of the tunnel is not an oncoming train. Life is full of conflict.
Indecisiveness
If you want to learn to swim, sooner or later, you will have to jump into the water. There is no other way.
The Value of Love
No one offered Love any place on their boats, except one. Who? Read the story.
Toxic Anger
Toxic anger, like the deceptive iceberg, may appear harmless from the outside but underneath it's large and tumorous.
Do You Compare Yourself?
The world wants you to be a trained donkey like others, like themselves in fact. They will if you let them. Be yourself.
The Cracked Pot
Our weakness becomes our strength when we are honest with ourselves. Here's a beautiful story.
Bottled Up?
If you keep your emotions bottled up, you become increasingly restless and bitter. Learn to empty yourself.
How do You Form Opinions?
Your opinions are a reflection of your inner world, a statement of the depth of your intellect and understanding.
Do you Ignore Yourself?
A dying tree can offer neither shade nor fruit. You'll crumble eventually if you continue to ignore yourself.
Are You Paying Attention?
Listen to your body. Like a fire, no ailment is too small to ignore. It can grow from small to unmanageable.