Desiderata – Words for Life By Max Ehrmann Go placidly amid the noise and haste,and remember what peace there may be in silence.As far as possible without surrenderbe on good terms with all persons.Speak your truth quietly and clearly;and listen to others,even the dull and the ignorant;they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive … More These Verses Give Us Wisdom
I love old stories that have a moral to them. This one is one I only recently saw on YouTube. So you may not be familiar with it too. This old tale’s source is uncertain but many believe it came from Rabbi Haim of Romshishok. It has been told in many cultures from Hindu, Buddhist, … More The Tale of The Long Spoons
Several years ago I experienced a two way blessing with a stranger. I was visiting a young patient and his grandmother in a large hospital. My car had to be parked in a building across the street, where I received a ticket with the time that I parked the car on it. As I walked … More Two Way Blessings
When Creator made the new world, he also placed First Man and First Woman in it. Just as their world was new, so was their relationship. … More Cherokee Legend of Strawberries
I enjoy sharing stories from other cultures. Since I enjoy stories about nature and animals that explain their origins or features or aspects of their personalities, this story was just the one I wanted to share today. This one is one of my favorites. This is one version of an ancient Cherokee legend explaining how … More The Opossum’s Tail Tale
Parables and fables have been used for centuries to teach wisdom to children, and adults as well. This is one I learned as a child about honesty and integrity. In a peaceful village nestled between mountains, many of the people raised sheep for food. They also used or sold their wool. They didn’t use fences … More The Boy Who Cried Wolf
This is a story I read and loved as a child. Since I don’t have the book, I’ve told the story as well as I could remember it, but with a few of my own embellishments. Once upon a time, a poor farmer, his wife and five children lived in an average sized but nice farmhouse. … More No Room For a Sneeze
I heard this story in one of my husband’s sermons years ago. I still remember it, but it is in my own words. Many years ago, there was a holy man who traveled through the country side. It was rumored that this wise man had a large precious jewel that was more costly and … More The Holy Man and The Precious Jewel
I have always loved this ancient Middle Eastern tale. This story is dear to me because it reminds me of my two sons. If you read the end of the post you will see why. The story may also be a reminder to us to help our brothers and sisters of the world who may … More This Is What Brothers Do
I enjoy sharing stories from ancient times that may help people laugh or gain wisdom. One such story that I heard in a sermon years ago is not found in the Bible but was likely passed down by oral tradition from one generation to the next. The story was eventually recorded in a book of … More The Road to Understanding
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