Cultivating the Heart
Short but touching writings will make the field of your heart rich.
May 16, 2025
The Law of Reversibility
Usually, our emotions influence how we act. But interestingly, the reverse is also true: Our actions can change how we feel. In psychology, this is known as the…
May 16, 2025
The Wisdom of 90 Seconds
Emotions are often compared to waves. Just as a person who doesn’t move deliberately in the ocean can be swept away by waves, we too can get caught…
May 16, 2025
The Secret to 80 Years of Marriage
On May 31, 2005, British couple Percy and Florence Arrowsmith celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary, earning a Guinness World Record for the longest marriage at the time. Percy…
May 16, 2025
Power and the Ability to Empathize
Professor Adam Galinsky of Northwestern University in the United States conducted an interesting experiment. He divided participants into two groups. Group A was asked to recall a time…
May 16, 2025
What He Did in the Meantime
A college student was looking for a part-time job, but it was hard to find one. One day, he saw a job posting from a company and went…
May 16, 2025
The Warmest Words
A few years ago, a Korean news outlet surveyed 305 people to find out what they thought were the warmest, most comforting words. In the results, phrases like…
May 16, 2025
The $20 Gift to a Soldier
One day, eight-year-old Miles, who lives in the United States, found a $20 bill in a restaurant parking lot. He was thrilled, thinking about using it to buy…
May 9, 2025
The Trouble Caused by Greed
In parts of Africa, local people are said to use a clever and simple method to catch monkeys. They hang a bag filled with fruit—something monkeys love—on a…
May 9, 2025
Pine Heartwood: The Undecaying Pine
When a tiger dies, it leaves its skin; when a person dies, they leave their name. Likewise, when a pine tree dies, it leaves behind something known as…
May 9, 2025
The Best Time to Make a Decision
Making a decision often comes with mental stress, because one wrong choice can lead to deep regret. Everyone wants to make wise decisions, but instincts, emotions, or external…
May 9, 2025
Emotional Contagion
Have you ever noticed that being around someone who’s happy and positive makes you feel happier, too? That’s not just in your head; it’s a real phenomenon known…
May 9, 2025
Don’t Judge by Appearances
A young mouse went out to explore the world for the first time. After finishing its adventure, it returned home and excitedly told its mother about the two…
May 9, 2025
Gyeori and Hori
In traditional farming societies, oxen were essential workers. Using them for plowing made the task much easier than doing it by hand. When one ox pulls a plow,…
May 9, 2025
Two Persimmon Trees
“Which tree should I cut down?” A scholar stood in his yard, axe in hand, eyeing two persimmon trees. One tree bore many fruits, but they were bitter…
May 9, 2025
Freely Given
In the early 1950s, the world was hit by a major outbreak of poliomyelitis, a disease caused by the poliovirus. In 1952 alone, about 58,000 people were infected…
May 9, 2025
The Song of Whales
Whales, the largest animals on Earth, love to sing. We call the sounds they make “songs” because they follow repeating patterns of pitch, rhythm, and timing. But whale…
May 9, 2025
The Power of Gratitude
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Th 5:18 This Bible verse is widely known and appreciated even beyond…
May 8, 2025
How to Create a Tiger
Long ago, in a certain country, a royal official was assigned to accompany the prince, who was being sent as a hostage to a rival nation. Before departing,…
May 8, 2025
The Man Who Lifted a Bull
Around the 6th century B.C., there was a Greek wrestler named Milo from the city-state of Croton. He was a legendary athlete, winning the Olympic wrestling championship six…
May 8, 2025
What You Should Do First, and the Excuses
There was a man who often felt left out by his coworkers. One day, he finally confided in his boss: “It feels like no one really listens to…
May 8, 2025
The Art of Kintsugi
Ceramics are fragile and easily break when dropped or hit. Usually, once a ceramic piece is shattered, it’s considered useless and simply thrown away. But in some cases,…
May 8, 2025
The Man Who Bought Flowers
One cold day, a man was on his way to meet one of friends. As he approached the meeting spot, an elderly woman in shabby clothes came up…
May 8, 2025
A Clear Signal
In the novel Faraway Wild West, the main character, a cowboy, writes a motto under his business sign: "One grape changes color when it meets another grape." This…
May 8, 2025
“Ask Your Mom for Help”
A TV personality who taught children how to make origami on a kids’ show during the 1980s and 1990s made a comeback in front of viewers after about…
May 8, 2025
The Fundamental Attribution Error
Person A sees Person B nodding off during work and thinks: “He said he loves watching TV. He must’ve stayed up late watching it again.” But in reality,…
May 8, 2025
A Promise Kept After 22 Years
In March 1979, a wildfire broke out in Hongcheon, South Korea. It started when an elderly man carelessly discarded a cigarette while gathering wild herbs. The fire burned…
May 8, 2025
One-Minute Praise
Spencer Johnson, a management consultant and bestselling author, said that taking just one minute to praise a child can bring positive change and happiness to both the parent…
May 8, 2025
‘It’s Possible’
Around 3,000 people gathered at an elementary school in Seoul, while over 100,000 watched via livestream. In the schoolyard, a massive 24-person military tent lay ready to be…
May 8, 2025
The Man with the Golden Arm
James Harrison, who was born in Australia, underwent major surgery at the age of thirteen, during which he received an incredible 13 liters of donated blood. Grateful to…
May 8, 2025
The Power of Positive Words
“She pursues her path with confidence, never losing her dreams or hope even in difficult situations.” “Kind-hearted and sincere, she genuinely cares for her friends and is well-liked…