Magic Of Words
blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: “I am blind, please help.” There were only a few coins in the hat. A man was walking by….
The Summit
A turkey was chatting with a bull. ‘I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree’ sighed the turkey, but I haven’t got the energy.’
Do Not Judge A Book By It’s Cover
A couple went for a cruise tour to enjoy their private honeymoon while leaving their children at home. Unfortunately, the cruise ship was sinking due to catastrophic weather conditions. The couple finally made their way to the lifeboat area but…
Think Outside Of The Box
In a small Italian town, hundreds of years ago, a small business owner owed a large sum of money to a loan shark. The loan shark was a very old, unattractive-looking guy who just so happened to fancy the business…
The Magic Of Self-Confidence
Once there was a business executive who was sunken in debt and could see no way out. Creditors were closing in on him. Suppliers were demanding payment. He sat on the park bench, head in hand, wondering if anything could…
The Story Of Socrates And Lazy Boy
This is a short motivational story of Socrates and his powerful teachings. He was a great Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Western Philosophy. The next day, He took the young boy to a river, and ordered him,…
All The Difference In The World
Every Sunday morning I take a light jog around a park near my home. There’s a lake located in one corner of the park. Each time I jog by this lake, I see the same elderly woman sitting at the…
The Sad Tale Of The Butterfly
One bright morning a man found a silky cocoon of a butterfly in a garden. He was very eager to see what would happen to that cocoon. The next day the man found a small opening appearing from the cocoon….
Perhaps Its Time To Put The Glass Down
Once upon a time, a psychology professor walked around on a stage while teaching stress management principles to an auditorium filled with students. As the class shook their heads in agreement, she continued, “Your stresses and worries in life are…
The Obstacle In Our Path
In ancient times, a king had his men place a boulder on a roadway. He then hid in the bushes and watched to see if anyone would move the boulder out of the way. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants…
You Get What You Give
Once, there was a farmer who regularly sold butter to a baker. One day, the baker decided to weigh the butter to see if he was getting the exact amount that he asked for. He found out that he wasn’t,…
The Farmer and his Donkey
One day a farmer’s donkey fell into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it…