Tatiana Denning

Feeding Desires, Facing Retribution: Man Loi’s Curse of the Soft-Shelled Turtle

In the quiet corridors of a county hospital in Thailand, the director and chief doctor shared a fascinating yet sobering story about a patient. The tale revolves around Man Loi, whose seemingly routine choices take a peculiar turn, leading to unexpected and tragic consequences. As the hospital director recounted this thought-provoking narrative, it shed light ...

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A soft-shelled turtle.

An Incredible Phenomenon Following Organ Transplants

Over the years, there have been remarkable stories of some organ transplant recipients encountering “unimaginable” phenomena. Even though the recipient doesn’t know what happened to the donor due to medical laws, it seems they have received some messages from the donors that have provided clues.   Dreams of a car accident  A netizen shared his father’s ...

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Aerial view of a few spotted clouds and the shining sun on the horizon.

The Blessings of a Kind Heart: How a Merchant Went from Near-Disaster to Riches

The ancient Chinese text “I Ching” states: “A family that accumulates good deeds will have a surplus of good fortune.” This principle holds that individuals who consistently do good deeds and cultivate moral virtues will not only overcome difficulties, but will also bring blessings to their descendants. The following story is a true reflection of ...

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Woman holding a red heart cut out of construction paper.

Lessons from Ancient Chinese Statesmen: Tolerance Brings Blessings

The ancient Chinese placed great emphasis on self-cultivation and moral development, believing that tolerance was a form of wisdom. A generous spirit and a kind-hearted approach to others not only accumulated good deeds, but also attracted good fortune and improved the character of others. Leading with composure and tolerance During the era of the Three ...

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Illustration of Jiang Wan, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Shu during China's Warring States Period.

How Influential Businessman Hu Xueyan Returned a Favor

Hu Xueyan, also known as Guangyong (光墉), was a native of Chixi in Anhui Province. Born into a poor family, he experienced ups and downs throughout his life, going from poverty to great wealth and status more than once. Hu Xueyan started his career as a merchant, rising to the third rank of the late ...

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An abacus.

Divine Intervention: Despair Turns to Blessings

During the Qing Dynasty, a family with the last name of Wang were in despair after losing nine sons in a row. The family had always worshiped Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, the Goddess of Mercy, causing many people to wonder: Can it be that those who believe in deities will not be blessed? Fortunately, Avalokitesvara appeared in ...

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Statue of Avalokitesvara.

Oculomotor Dysfunction: Unraveling a Commonly Missed Eye Diagnosis

My son Jacob’s love for reading was evident from a young age. Before he could even read, he’d sit with one of his Thomas & Friends books and his “reading glasses,” imitating my reading habits (well, minus Thomas the Tank Engine). By the time he started kindergarten, he was reading at a third-grade level, and ...

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A child reading a book.

Yanzi: A Statesman Who Used Wisdom to Resolve Difficult Situations (Part 2)

As discussed in Part 1, Yanzi was a famous statesman, philosopher, and diplomat of Qi during China’s Spring and Autumn Period. He is known for his great wisdom in handling complex and seemingly impossible situations.  Providing for those who are suffering A person’s good words and deeds are worthy of praise and encourage others to ...

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Two turtles representing wisdom.