Cultivating the Heart
Short but touching writings will make the field of your heart rich.
May 28, 2025
Unyielding Will
There once was a marathon runner from Ethiopia named Abebe Bikila. In the 1960 Rome Olympics, though an unknown athlete at the time, he ran the marathon barefoot,…
May 28, 2025
The Incubation Period of Thought
When we face a difficult problem or try to come up with an idea, there are times when we think for a long time but can't find an…
May 28, 2025
What Does It Mean to Succeed?
“To laugh often and much. To earn the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children. To earn the praise of honest critics and endure the betrayal…
May 28, 2025
The Fig Tree and the Fig Wasp
The name fig in Korean literally means “fruit without a flower.” But in truth, no fruit in the world can grow without a flower. What looks like a…
May 28, 2025
A Melody of Hope Echoes Through the Slums
In the slums of Venezuela, where children are left unprotected against violence, drugs, and firearms, many end up joining criminal gangs simply to satisfy their hunger. These children…
May 28, 2025
Proof of Love
This is a story from a home in the United States. Whenever her son wanted to talk, the mother always listened seriously. One evening, the mother and her…
May 28, 2025
The Principle of Presumed Innocence
The principle of “presumed innocence” is a legal concept that means a person is considered innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. This idea took shape…
May 28, 2025
Why She Learned to Spin a Wheel First
Margaret Bourke-White, an American photojournalist, was known for her fearless work. When World War II broke out, she risked her life to cover the front lines. Even after…
May 27, 2025
Purpose, Goals, and Plans
To achieve a purpose, you need to set goals. A purpose is more abstract—it’s the ideal or direction you’re aiming for. A goal, on the other hand, is…
May 27, 2025
The Grandfather Who Traded a Horse for Apples
A grandfather who lived in the countryside went into town one day to trade his only possession—a horse—for something else. First, he exchanged the horse for a cow.…
May 27, 2025
Knowledge Beyond Words
There are two types of knowledge: one that can be expressed in words, and another that cannot. The first is called explicit knowledge, while the second is known…
May 27, 2025
The Traveler Who Hitched a Ride on a Wagon
An Israeli traveler, tired from walking, asked a passing wagon driver if he could get a ride. The driver gladly agreed and let him on. The traveler asked,…
May 22, 2025
Warmhearted Charisma
When John Thompson II became the head coach of the Georgetown University basketball team, he would often say, “Someday, we’re going to be national champions.” In the 1982…
May 22, 2025
The Company That Shared Its Recipe
“It's the only food my son can eat. Is there anyone who might be willing to sell this waffle?” This heartfelt message appeared on an online forum. It…
May 22, 2025
Being a Helpful Person
The Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) once said, “You cannot teach a person anything; you can only help them discover it within themselves.” There are many ways to…
May 22, 2025
Why the Gazelles on the East Bank Were Stronger
Many gazelles lived along the riverbanks of the African savanna. Although the environments on both sides of the river were similar, the gazelles on the east bank had…
May 22, 2025
Death Valley
North of Los Angeles in the United States lies a valley called Death Valley, one of the hottest and driest places in North America. With an average annual…
May 20, 2025
How Trees Beat the Heat
Tree leaves don’t wither or burn, even under the blazing summer sun. In fact, trees provide cool, refreshing shade to people and animals alike with their thick, leafy…
May 20, 2025
The Power of Effort
Khadijah Williams was born to a single mother in a poor neighborhood of New York City. She grew up moving between homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and the streets…
May 20, 2025
Tempering
Iron is used to make all kinds of tools: farming equipment, hand tools, weapons, and more. But for iron to be useful, it must first be made strong.…
May 20, 2025
Tears
Tears are made up of 98.5% water, along with small amounts of protein, salt, minerals, and fat. There are three types of tears. The first is basal tears,…
May 20, 2025
Looking From a Different Perspective
During a high school class, a teacher handed out blank sheets of paper and asked the students to write down their own flaws. Afterward, they were told to…
May 20, 2025
Because We Cannot See It
People who felt like they had failed in life once visited a counselor. One said, "My biggest mistake was not dreaming big enough. If I had, I might…
May 20, 2025
A Life of Living Together
There is a mother who raised six children, all of whom were accepted into prestigious universities in the United States. Along with her husband and two sons, she…
May 20, 2025
It’s All in Your Mind
When two people suffer the same injury, one might recover quickly while the other struggles with ongoing pain. Why does this happen? Experts say the way we emotionally…
May 16, 2025
In the Name of Family
In November 2016, a small rural high school received a ministerial award at the 4th Korea Character Education Awards, jointly hosted by the Ministry of Education and the…
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…