Cultivating the Heart
Short but touching writings will make the field of your heart rich.
Sep 16, 2023
Mother’s Voice
Babies like their mother’s voice. Even while they are crying, they stop right away when they hear their mother’s voice; they move their arms and legs at their…
Sep 14, 2023
All Parts of the Body Should Have Equal Concern for Each Other
In Nolan Creek, Washington D.C., there is the 3rd largest western red cedar in the world. But unfortunately, it is already dead. Over 30 years ago, when a…
Sep 12, 2023
The Best Way to Overcome Difficulties
Charlie Chaplin, a famous comic actor, used to write all of his lines on paper before going on stage, although he had performed in front of crowds many…
Sep 8, 2023
Let Us Never Give Up on Heaven
The Israelites made a golden calf and worshiped the idol when they saw that Moses had not come down from Mount Sinai but was staying there for a…
Sep 6, 2023
To Enhance the Beauty of the Bride
There is nothing more suitable than Hanbok (traditional Korean dress) for traditional Korean holidays, and Norigae (a traditional Korean accessory) goes well with Hanbok. Western clothing is suitable…
Sep 3, 2023
In the Face of Frustration
The darkest hour is just before dawn. Likewise, the most hopeless time in a person’s life can be a sign that hope is coming. Everyone experiences frustrations. Things…
Aug 31, 2023
To Know and to Act
“It is good for your health to eat meals at regular times and to do exercise steadily.” “You should be diligent to fulfill your duty successfully, whether it…
Aug 27, 2023
“Good Job!”
In our school days, when our teacher placed this “good job” stamp on our assignment after checking to see if we had completed it, we were as happy…
Aug 25, 2023
The Power of Unity
What do you think is the scariest animal in the jungles of Africa? You might think of a ferocious beast that has sharp teeth and strong claws, but…
Aug 22, 2023
True Filial Piety
There is no one who likes sinners in this world. If someone has committed a heinous crime against God and humanity and everyone points the finger of blame…
Aug 20, 2023
The Mind of Mother
This person became the originator of “shiyi” (an imperial official who supervised food for a king) in China. This person also did all the household chores as a…
Aug 16, 2023
Witnesses
When people purchase something, if it is a simple product, they buy it after considering just a couple of factors, without much thought. However, if it is an…
Aug 14, 2023
The Trap of Habit
Running water purifies itself, but stagnant water, although it may look calm and peaceful, is bound to go rotten sooner or later. It is the same with people.…
Aug 12, 2023
A Businessman Full of Vitality
There was a businessman who was always working joyfully, full of vitality. As his business prospered day after day, a journalist came to interview him. “You have such…
Aug 8, 2023
Advice from Editors
Barry Farber, a successful American consultant, was rejected 26 times until he was able to publish his first book. When he was rejected for the sixth time, he…
Aug 6, 2023
The Secret of Getting First Place
There was a farmer who always got first place whenever an agricultural exposition was held. He always handed out his best seeds to his neighboring farmers. When people…
Aug 3, 2023
The Difference in Words
A horse rancher had a problem: A school bus stopped at his ranch and kids gave cookies to his horses, which made the horses gain weight day after…
Jul 31, 2023
A Parachute That Was Packed by Someone Else
Charlie Plumb, a veteran American fighter pilot, escaped his fighter and managed to survive by using his parachute when the fighter was shot down in the Vietnam War.…
Jul 29, 2023
What to Grow in a Greenhouse
“If you criticize an idea whenever you come up with it, whether it is a good or a bad one, you will never get a good result.” Tom…
Jul 27, 2023
How Is Your Life Going?
David Brooks, a New York Times columnist, said in his book that one should ask the following four questions for the assessments of his life. First, have I…
Jul 25, 2023
The Secret to Becoming a Genius
When Pablo de Sarasate, a renowned Spanish violinist, was ten years old, he was so talented that he performed in front of Queen. He was praised for his…
Jul 22, 2023
Formula for Success
“Mr. Morgan, in this envelope I hold the guaranteed formula for success which I will gladly sell you for 25,000 dollars.” An old gentleman approached John P. Morgan,…
Jul 20, 2023
Why There Are Many More Customers
In one village, there were two flower shops. One flower shop was large and diverse flowers were displayed, and the other shop was small but was always crowded…
Jul 16, 2023
A Positive Mindset
During America’s Great Depression, Walter Hobby who lived in Pennsylvania kept sending resumes to a pharmacy which had over 300 branches just in New York. However, he did…
Jul 14, 2023
Eating Both the Pheasant and Its Eggs
There is a time when a pheasant acts differently, though it usually flies away when it senses even the slightest motion. It is when it incubates eggs. The…
Jul 12, 2023
Emperor Taizong and Zhangsun Shunde During the Chinese Tang Dynasty
In the age of the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, a courtier named Zhangsun Shunde aroused criticism because he accepted bribes. Contrary to everyone’s expectation…
Jul 8, 2023
The Power of Affirmative Faith
When a famous professor from the department of heart surgery listened to the heart beat of a cardiac patient with a stethoscope, he made a diagnosis, saying, “His…
Jul 6, 2023
Life Exchanged with Treasure
During the voyage, a luxurious ferry struck a rock and was sinking little by little. Since the rescue boats were not big enough to take all the passengers,…
Jul 3, 2023
Stains
A man stopped by a gas station for gas. A worker cleaned the car’s windshield while pumping gas. “Thank you for using our gas station. Have a nice…
Jun 27, 2023
The Most Valuable Work in the World
There is a research which shows that simply knowing how meaningful and important our work is can help us increase our job satisfaction and efficiency. This is the…