Panning for Gold ~ Author Unknown, but found on the following website: Better Life Coaching Blog A frustrated young man went to see the wise man in his village. “I don’t know what to do with my life. How do I find my purpose?” the young man asked. “Follow me,” said the old man. Silently, … More Panning For Gold – A Story About Finding Your Purpose in Life
Nails in the Fence (author unknown) There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails … More Nails in the Fence … or in our Hearts
Written in Sand (Author Unknown) Two friends were walking and at a certain point of their trip they argued, and because of anger, one offended the other with unjustified insults. The other, offended, having nothing to say, wrote on the sand: “Today, my best friend offended me.” They continued ahead and arrived at an oasis … More Written in Sand
Who’s Watching You ~ Jack Roberts No doubt you’ve had the experience of doing or saying something that you later regretted. It’s even worse when you have the feeling; “I knew better”. I’m sure you’ve also experienced being angry or frustrated, impatient or irritated. These experiences typically do not serve you but I’ll give you … More Who’s Watching You: The Observer!
Choices ~ Shad Helmstetter and taken from Bob Proctor’s Insight of the Day Imagine the incredibly powerful, productive moments, minutes and hours of the days and weeks of our lives that we could complain or not – simply by our own choices. I doubt that we could accurately calculate the amount of additional productive time … More Choices: Complaining or Believing
Crucifixion Before Resurrection ~Taken from Science of Mind Magazine From a metaphysical standpoint, the Easter story is a message of rebirth. Many of us can relate to times when something “died” in our lives. Some of our darkest periods have called us to be “reborn” into a new way of being. My friend Amy told … More Crucifixion Before Resurrection
Do You Choose To Be Rose or Thorn? (as told by Raghunath Jayappa) THE ROSE: “I don’t know why the hell people smile when they see me. I look so pathetic. All my life I simply exist being a sharp and pointed thing, good for nothing except hurting people. Or maybe they feel better about … More Do You Choose To Be Rose or Thorn?
The Obstacle in our Path (Author Unknown) In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the … More The Obstacle in our Path — Can Reveal our Treasure!
Know Your Values (as shared by Raghunath Jayappa) A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, “Who would like this $20 bill?” Hands started going up. He said, “I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me … More Know Your Values Because You are Special
The Seven Wonders (as shared by the Moral Stories Website) Anna was a 9-year-old girl from the small village. She finished attending elementary school till 4th grade at her village. For the 5th grade onwards, she will have to get an admission in a school at a city nearby. She got very happy knowing that … More The Seven Wonders — Practicing Gratitude!