The Art of Enough: Lessons on Contentment from the Fisherman and the Businessman
Once upon a time, in a small, serene fishing village in Mexico, there lived a fisherman with a simple routine. Each morning, he set out in his modest boat and sailed into the open sea. By midday, he returned with just enough fish to
The Camel Driver and the Sandstorm (Middle East)
A camel driver once found himself caught in a desert sandstorm. Blinded and lost, he didn’t know where he was or if he would survive. However, instead of panicking, he covered himself and his camel and waited out the storm. When it finally passed,
Healing Over Answers: Life Lessons from The Story of the Poisoned Arrow
In the Buddhist tale "The Poisoned Arrow," a man suffers a wound from a poisoned arrow during a battle. Writhing in pain and nearing death, he arrives at a healer, who begins preparing to remove the arrow and treat the injury. However, before the
The Ant and the Grasshopper : A Tale of preparation and responsibility
Once upon a time, on a warm and sunny day in a meadow, a busy little ant was working tirelessly, gathering wheat grains for winter storage. She knew the cold months were coming and wanted to be prepared. Meanwhile, as she carried one grain
Lessons on Contentment and Self-Worth from The Dog and His Reflection
Once upon a time, a dog came upon a juiced bone. Thrilled with his gift, he gripped it securely in his teeth and hurried off to savour it quietly. He passed a little bridge across a quiet pond on his route. He peered down
Letting Go: Lessons from the Two Monks and the River
Once, two monks—an older and a younger one—travelled together. Along their journey, they came to a river with a strong current. A woman stood by the river, unable to cross alone. She asked the monks if they could help her. Without hesitation, the older
