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the cookie jar christmas

the cookie jar christmas

Sarah stared at the empty space beneath their small artificial Christmas tree, trying not to let disappointment show on her face. This year had been tough – Dad had lost his job in October, and Mom had been clear that Christmas would be "different." At twelve years old, Sarah

the christmas discovery: a lesson in human dignity

the christmas discovery: a lesson in human dignity

Today we’re celebrating Christmas Eve. On this special occasion, I’d love to share with you a beautiful, little story that Dr. Norman Vincent Peale experienced one Christmas Eve and later featured in the SUCCESS Magazine many years ago. The title is “It happened on Cincinnati Street” by Dr.

a resilient heart: a testament to the healing power of hope and optimism

a resilient heart: a testament to the healing power of hope and optimism

Recently, I stumbled upon a remarkable story that reaffirms the extraordinary power of optimism and the unwavering strength of the human heart, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable health challenges. There was once a young woman who seemed to have everything going for her. She was fit, active, and

the stoic who turned pale in a storm

the stoic who turned pale in a storm

In Aulus Gellius' The Attic Nights, there's a fascinating tale about a Stoic philosopher who found himself in a dire situation at sea. This anecdote, to be specific, describes the Stoic doctrine concerning involuntary emotional reactions or “proto-passions” (propatheiai), and thus, paints a vivid picture of human

an easter story: the gift of unexpected kindness

an easter story: the gift of unexpected kindness

Sarah stood outside the bakery, nose crinkling at the enticing aroma of warm cinnamon rolls. Her stomach rumbled, a harsh reminder of the meager breakfast she'd managed to scrounge. Easter Sunday, a day usually filled with family, joy, and a table overflowing with food, felt hollow this year.

Mahashivratri: overcoming spiritual darkness through devotion

Mahashivratri: overcoming spiritual darkness through devotion

“Maha Shivratri is the best time for one to take refuge in Shiva (the divine consciousness) which brings peace and solace to all layers of consciousness.” — Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Mahashivratri is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus all over the world. It honors Lord Shiva, who

film therapy: jab we met

film therapy: jab we met

2007 | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 2h 18m A depressed wealthy businessman finds his life changing after he meets a spunky and care-free young woman. Director: Imtiaz Ali Writer: Imtiaz Ali Stars: Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan Why You Should Watch It? Jab We Met is a beloved Hindi-language film that has

the eagle who found his wings

the eagle who found his wings

High on a wind-swept crag, nestled amongst ancient pines, lay an eaglet's nest. Among the three siblings, one egg tumbled down the mountain, carried by a tremor in the earth. It landed with a gentle thud in a faraway valley, on the threshold of a bustling chicken coop.

true joy lies in the warmth of togetherness

true joy lies in the warmth of togetherness

In a bustling city apartment, lived Sarah, a single mother, and her eight-year-old daughter, Lily. Times were tough. Sarah juggled multiple jobs, leaving little time for Christmas frills. Yet, Lily's eyes sparkled with the season's magic. She decorated their shoebox apartment with homemade paper snowflakes, carols

day of the dead

day of the dead

Yesterday was Halloween in the US, and today and tomorrow, we celebrate its Mexican counterpart Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos. While the former is more or less a juvenile event involving candies, cosplay, and partying until late, the latter is a much more mature and poignant