Cultivating the Heart
Short but touching writings will make the field of your heart rich.
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…
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…