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2 Stories About Wisdom

Good luck or back luck — it all depends on how you look at it Wisdom can be as simple as changing your point of view. An old Zen master went on a trip and stayed overnight at an elderly woman’s place. The Zen master noticed the woman cried every day, and he wondered why. ...

Tatiana Denning

Blossoms on a tree branch.

12 New Year Superstitions From Around the World

Many people around the world believe that doing specific activities before the New Year is likely to make the upcoming year fulfilling and bring them good luck. Some of these New Year superstitions may seem hilarious. However, the reality is that millions of people still follow the customs of such New Year superstitions, brushing aside ...

Raven Montmorency

New Year's party with couple kissing.

Are You Responsible for Your Own Good or Bad Fortune?

Is a person responsible for his or her own good or bad fortune? There are two contrasting examples found in Chinese folklore that act as examples of this. One man found a small fortune in silver, but he did not keep it. The outcome was that he was rewarded even after he refused a reward. ...

David Jirard

Sunrise over the mountains.