As we know, we see discrimination in some form or another almost everyday and often times it leave a sour taste in our mouths. The following story shows us the side of diversity that we are all working for. It is a pleasant twist to see that there are companies and individuals who face discrimination [...]
A sobbing little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it was “too crowded.”
“I can’t go to Sunday School,” she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by.
Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the pastor guessed the reason and, taking her by the hand, took her inside and found [...]
I’ve learned-
that we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I’ve learned-
that no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
I’ve learned-
that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
I’ve [...]
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.
They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father [...]
My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE -
“If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside -I just finished cleaning!”
My mother taught me LOGIC -
“Because I said so, that’s why.”
My mother taught me FORESIGHT -
“Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident.”
My mother taught me IRONY -
“Keep [...]
Any life,
no matter how long and complex it may be,
is made up of a single moment
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the moment in which a man finds out,
once and for all,
who he is.
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When I was in school, I always wanted to be like Amrit. I wanted to walk like him, I wanted to talk like him. I wanted to be [...]
I have in my hands two boxes
Which God gave me to hold.
He said, “Put all your sorrows in the black box,
And all your joys in the gold.”
I heeded His words, and in the two boxes
Both my joys and sorrows I stored.
But though the gold became heavier each day
The black was as light as before.
With curiosity, [...]
Roger Ingram
And now I will show you the most excellent way.
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith [...]
There’s a story about the California gold rush that tells of two brothers who sold all they had and went prospecting for gold. They discovered a vein of the shining ore, staked a claim, and proceeded to get down to the serious business of getting the gold ore out of the mine. All went well [...]
I’ve learned….
That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.
I’ve learned….
That when you’re in love, it shows.
I’ve learned….
That just one person saying to me, “You’ve made my day!” makes my day.
I’ve learned….
That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful
feelings in the world.
I’ve [...]
