Cultivating the Heart
Short but touching writings will make the field of your heart rich.
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
‘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
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
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…
Aug 25, 2024
A Housekeeper Who Brought Honor to Her Hotel
In 1992, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. It was the first hotel to win this award. This award is a prestigious award which…
Jun 18, 2024
The Final Flight
“Falling. I will escape. I see a village ahead. Escape impossible!” On December 13, 1991, over Deokheung Village in Gwangju, Korea, two fighter jets collided while preparing to…
Jun 16, 2024
A Protector That Humanity Needs
During the Second World War, Britain implemented the “Evacuation of Children” project. It was a policy to evacuate young children from major cities vulnerable to concentrated bombing to…
Jun 14, 2024
Dignity of Faith
Doris Martin, a world-renowned consultant, reached one conclusion after observing and studying various people for 20 years: the difference between success and failure in life stems from an…
Jun 13, 2024
Billionaire’s Happiness
“You should use your wealth to help people. You can’t wear two pairs of shoes at a time.” Chuck Feeney ‘Wealthy, Cold-Hearted, and Determined Man Who Is Only…
Jun 12, 2024
The Happiest Father in the World
Mr. Roh Taekwon, who has a middle school education and works as a manual laborer, experienced a life-changing moment one day while at home. He watched an English…
Jun 11, 2024
Lesson From the Iceberg
“The mind is like an iceberg; it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above water.” Freud Greenland, an island in the Arctic Ocean, is a country dominated by…
Jun 10, 2024
Breaking Stereotypes
The El Cortez Hotel was the tallest building in San Diego, United States, when it was completed in 1927. Later, the CEO faced a dilemma when he decided…
Jun 8, 2024
Wisdom Learned from Cows
What happens when a cow and a horse fall into a pond? Both manage to swim to the shore, but the horse, with its stronger strength, gets out…
Jun 6, 2024
A Wallet That Came Back with Hope
Wes Monroe, a freshman at an American university, lost his wallet while on his way to attend classes in the morning. He had placed his wallet on top…
Jun 4, 2024
A Heart Willing to Help With Care
In Canada, there was a teenage girl named Kayla Connolly, who had a cousin named Lorena suffering from autism. Six-year-old Lorena never made eye contact or engaged in…
Jun 3, 2024
Deep-Rooted Faith
A well-established forest helps prevent landslides and flood damage during the rainy season. The key lies in the deep roots that penetrate the soil. The sturdy and long-reaching…
May 6, 2024
House Money Effect
In 2002, an American businessman won the lottery, claiming a massive sum of over 10 million dollars, marking the largest individual win in lottery history. Despite already being…
Apr 20, 2024
Heart-Warming Memories
In summer, we use the heat index, and in winter, we refer to the perceived temperature. Perceived temperature reflects the temperature felt on the skin, influenced by factors…
Apr 8, 2024
One Shot
There was once an exceptionally talented archery athlete who, despite his skill, found himself faltering in competitions after a single mistake. Frustrated by his inability to showcase his…
Apr 6, 2024
Why Was It Considered Impossible Back Then Even Though It Can Be Done Now?
Once deemed impossible to scale Mount Everest without an oxygen mask, this belief endured until the late 1970s. However, Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler defied this notion in…
Apr 3, 2024
Habit
I am ever-present by your side. Observing your actions attentively, I instinctively step in to manage affairs on your behalf. When cultivated effectively, I become your pathway to…
Jan 3, 2024
Preparation Yields No Fear or Worries
People prepare many things for a new year. They get calendars and diaries, buy new clothes for New Year’s Day or deep clean their homes to renew their…
Dec 12, 2023
The Good Samaritan
Those who do not help others in a dangerous situation, even though they are able to rescue them without exposing themselves or people close to them to danger,…