The Donkey Who Climbed Out
A donkey falls into a deep pit and its owner gives up on it. What the donkey does with each load of soil is a lesson for every hard day....
Learning To Value Yourself
We are taught to value others, yet often forget ourselves. In our relationship with ourselves, we can be our worst critic or our best supporter....
Seeing And Owning Your Mistakes
It is easy to spot other people's flaws and hard to admit our own. Three habits help you recognise your mistakes and grow from them....
The Eighty-Fourth Problem
A man brings the Buddha one problem after another. The answer he receives is not the one he expected, and it changes how we might see all our troubles....
What To Look At Honestly In Your Life
Your life is largely your own design. To change it, you must first examine it honestly: your work, your hobbies, your friends, your choices and your time....
Good Reasons To Love Your Age
Feeling stronger and happier past forty can seem hard. Yet research points to six ways life genuinely improves as the years go by....
The Boy Who Chose Plain Ice Cream
A small boy counts his coins, chooses the cheaper ice cream, and leaves something on the table that teaches a hurried waitress a lesson she will not forget....
Following Your Dreams With Both Feet
Dreams are meant to be followed, not dropped because they look impossible today. Six ideas help you pursue them steadily and wisely....
Three Steps For Setting Goals
Setting goals is a time-tested way to stay motivated. Sorting them by distance, and giving each a deadline, turns hopes into a working plan....
A Sense Of Purpose Helps You Sleep
Older adults who feel their lives have meaning sleep better, a study found. Purpose, it seems, rests the body as well as the mind....