The Oak and the Reeds

The Oak and the Reeds

by | Oct 2, 2018 | folktales, inspiration

A Fable by Aesop An Oak that grew on the bank of a river was uprooted by a severe gale of wind, and thrown across the stream. It fell among some Reeds growing by the water, and said to them, “How is it that you, who are so frail and slender, have managed to weather...
The Gnat and the Bull

The Gnat and the Bull

by | Sep 14, 2018 | folktales, inspiration

An Aesop’s Fable A Gnat alighted on one of the horns of a Bull, and remained sitting there for a considerable time. When it had rested sufficiently and was about to fly away, it said to the Bull, “Do you mind if I go now?” The Bull merely raised his eyes and...
What’s in Your Cup?, by Thich Nhat Hanh

What’s in Your Cup?, by Thich Nhat Hanh

by | Jun 28, 2018 | folktales, inspiration

You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere. Why did you spill the coffee? “Well because someone bumped into me, of course!” Wrong answer. You spilled the coffee because there...
I Want What You Have

I Want What You Have

by | Jun 17, 2018 | folktales, inspiration

A Buddhist monk was walking barefoot down a dusty road when he stepped on something sharp. It stuck in his heel, so after a few steps he stopped to pull it out. Lo and behold! It was a very beautifully carved and very valuable gemstone. The monk rinsed it off at a...
Do What You Can

Do What You Can

by | May 16, 2018 | folktales

THERE was once a farmer who had a large field of corn. He harrowed it and weeded it with the greatest care, for he wanted to sell the corn and buy good things for his family with the money. But after he had worked hard, he saw the corn wither and droop, for no rain...