On July 20, 1999, a day of terror for many in China that would change their lives forever. For many, their most basic human rights were taken away, and the right to practice peaceful meditation and gentle exercises and to believe in Heaven and gods was taken away. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) banned the ...
As parents, it’s our instinct to love and support our children to set them up for a happy, successful life. Yet, an old saying warns that “too much of a good thing is not good.” In your attempts to shield your children from life’s harsh realities, you may unintentionally prevent them from undertaking challenging experiences ...
As the ancient saying goes: “Heaven has no preferences, but always treats good people with kindness.” Heaven treats all beings equally, but always rewards good people and blesses compassionate ones. The ancients believed in karma, valued righteousness over profit, and helped others in their time of need, which brought them blessings later. Here are a ...
As fierce as tigers are, subduing a tiger is not impossible. Here’s a little-known thing about Tigers, they can sense the benevolence and virtue of officials and the loyal souls of devoted and righteous men. This article tells the story of Guo Shijun, a good man in the early Qing Dynasty, who the county governor ...
Kindness goes beyond uplifting others — it also benefits your health. Research proves that acts of kindness improve emotional well-being and even impact physical health. This article will explore how kindness promotes a healthier and happier life. The connection between kindness and health Practicing kindness has tangible health benefits that positively impact your well-being. Here ...
Here is a tale about the fortune that comes from doing good deeds. It is said that Heaven wouldn’t allow such a kind person to live less than 100 years. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, there was a scholar who embarked on a journey to the capital to take the imperial examination. ...
Living with cerebral palsy is an unimaginable hardship that some people have to go through. But find out how this hardware store employee helped a man’s son with cerebral palsy with just a small act of kindness. Jessica Getty and her husband Mark went to a Lowe’s home improvement warehouse in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, to buy ...
Kindness is characterized by acts of generosity, displays of friendliness, and gestures of thoughtfulness. Being kind not only uplifts those around you, but it boosts your own happiness and optimism as well. And as the adage goes, one good turn deserves another. Therefore, your kindness may inspire the same in others. But today, some people ...
One cold winter’s night, as a crescent moon hung high in the sky with stars twinkling all around, the white of the snow reflected the moonlight. The wind rustled through the trees next to an old temple with two monks. Inside the temple, under the faint candlelight, a young monk lamented to the abbot in ...
The novelist Franz Kafka’s letters to a young girl showed that although one thing may be gone, something else can come in and fill the void. The letters also showed that although the doll had to go, it was still remembered and loved. Franz Kafka was a German-speaking Bohemian novelist and short-story writer based in Prague, widely regarded ...