Cultivating the Heart
Short but touching writings will make the field of your heart rich.
Jul 23, 2025
One Step at a Time
Yamada Honichi was an unknown athlete when he won the 1984 Tokyo International Marathon. People said he was just lucky. But in 1986, he proved them wrong by…
Jul 23, 2025
Giving Compliments Well
“Giving a compliment is an art that must be learned.” Max Müller A compliment that feels fake, is always the same, or is given half-heartedly is often worse…
Jul 23, 2025
Together
When we observe animals that live in groups, we see that they gain great strength from being together. Meerkats, often called the sentinels of the desert, live in…
Jul 23, 2025
Winning Together, Sharing the Joy Together
Road cycling races are grueling long-distance events that push human limits, spanning flat roads, uphill climbs, and steep descents. Since each cyclist rides their own bike, the race…
Jul 23, 2025
For a Single Drop of Water
The Namib Desert lies along the southwestern coast of Africa. In the Nama language, “Namib” means “a land of nothing.” There, a special beetle makes a remarkable effort…
Jul 18, 2025
The Moment Her Fate Changed
Lee Hyun-seo (33) escaped from North Korea at the age of 14 and, after enduring many hardships, finally made it to South Korea. Later, she heard that her…
Jul 18, 2025
The Threat of Loneliness
Research has shown that loneliness not only causes mental distress but also threatens physical health. According to the study, loneliness is linked to arteriosclerosis, which causes high blood…
Jul 18, 2025
Forgiveness
In 1972, during the height of the Vietnam War, a bomb was dropped on a small village near Ho Chi Minh City. Because of the sudden bombing, a…
Jul 18, 2025
The Secret to Building an Excellent Team
Professor Amy Edmondson of Harvard Business School conducted a study analyzing the correlation between teamwork and mistakes. She initially expected that good teamwork would naturally result in fewer…
Jul 18, 2025
I’m Happy Because I Smile
It would be wonderful if we could always wear a bright and cheerful expression—but at times, that’s not so easy. Still, even in those moments, there is a…
Jul 18, 2025
Envisioning Instead of Predicting
The tablet PC is one of the smartest devices, often cited as one of the greatest inventions of the 21st century. It supports various functions, making it highly…
Jul 18, 2025
Gentle on the Outside, Strong on the Inside
Plantago asiatica springs back up even after being run over by a car tire. With its strong vitality, plantago asiatica is known to grow even better on paths…
Jul 17, 2025
An Old Lady on the Platform
"Mind the gap" is a warning to watch the space between the train and the platform. At one time in the London Underground, this announcement was delivered in…
Jul 17, 2025
Preparing for Father’s Birthday
The three siblings gathered together to plan a birthday celebration for their father. As their father was turning sixty, the children wanted to prepare something special and put…
Jul 17, 2025
The Reason for Differences in Skill Level
Psychologist Gary McPherson had a question about children who play musical instruments: “Why do children progress so differently even when they receive the same lessons?” To find the…
Jul 17, 2025
Fresh Strawberries and Rotten Ones
On a table sat a basket of strawberries. Most were fresh, but about 15% were spoiled. Children were divided into two groups. One group was asked to pick…
Jul 17, 2025
Between Mistakes and Self-Reproach
As the saying goes, sports are an unscripted drama. The outcome of a game depends not only on the athlete’s skill, but also on various factors such as…
Jul 17, 2025
Action
In a barley field lived a family of larks, huddled together in a cozy spot. One day, the mother lark said to her baby larks, “When the barley…
Jul 17, 2025
Affluenza
In the state of Texas, United States, a teenage boy from a wealthy family caused the deaths of four people while driving under the influence of alcohol. The…
Jul 17, 2025
Mother, Mother
Not long ago, an online news story titled “What Was in the Bundle of a Mother With Dementia” quietly stirred hearts across the internet. The story began when…
Jul 17, 2025
When I Think of My Mother
At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, a Chinese athlete named Zhou Jihong, small in stature, won the gold medal in the platform diving event, defeating tall and slender…
Jul 17, 2025
The Judge in an Apron
In Osaka, Japan, a man nearing retirement enrolled in a culinary school after stepping down from his career. Surrounded by young students, he began by learning how to…
Jul 17, 2025
A Father’s Final Gift
“The Lee Jin-ah Memorial Library was built through the earnest love of a father who hoped that the name of his daughter, now a star, would remain as…
Jul 17, 2025
The Gorilla Who Saved a Child
In 1996, at Brookfield Zoo in Illinois, United States, a three-year-old boy was playing around when he fell into the gorilla enclosure and lost consciousness. Although gorillas are…
Jul 17, 2025
A French General Who Became King of Sweden
In November 1806, French General Bernadotte led his army to occupy Lübeck, a city in the Kingdom of Prussia.1 At that time, around 1,800 Swedish soldiers, who were…
Jul 17, 2025
The Stockdale Paradox
In 1965, U.S. military officer James Stockdale fought in the Vietnam War and was captured and imprisoned in a Prisoner of War (POW) camp. Enduring harsh torture and…
Jul 17, 2025
How to Identify the Mother Horse
An envoy once visited a neighboring country to promote friendly relations. He brought with him two horses. On the surface, they were presented as gifts, but he had…
Jul 17, 2025
After a Missed Shot
In basketball, the hoop is mounted 3 meters (9.8 ft) above the ground, and the basket is just big enough for the ball to pass through. A player…
Jul 17, 2025
A Father’s Advice
Jorge Posada, once an unknown player in the United States Minor Leagues, dreamed of making it to the Major Leagues. However, his position—second baseman—was extremely competitive, filled with…
Jul 4, 2025
A Bold Pitch at the Brink
In 1942, during the U.S. professional baseball season, a pitcher introduced an unconventional new pitch known as the “Eephus ball.” Unlike the typical fastball, the Eephus was remarkably…
