Tag: Life Lessons
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The paradox of life
Life is a paradox. For every amazing thing in the world, there is another just as disturbing. The world is filled with unbelievable landscapes and deadly disasters; breathtaking sunsets and depressing winter nights; tree-lined shopping streets and heart-breaking encampments two blocks away (look no further than Berkeley or San Francisco). It’s also home to anonymous donors…
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Did He Waste 27 Years?
Before Nelson Mandela helped end apartheid and became the first democratically elected in South Africa, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for his political involvement. His bed in prison was a straw mat. The prison guard physically and verbally harassed him. As a prisoner, he was required to do hard labor and break rocks into…
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Fix The Minor Issues Now
The other day I knocked over my cup while working from home. Water spilled all over the desk, the wall, and the power strip on the floor. It was lunchtime, and my mind was occupied with heating my meal. Annoyed, I grabbed a towel, halfheartedly wiped down the areas that looked wet, and headed to…
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One Starfish At a Time
One morning an old man walked along the beach. A big storm had just passed. As far as the eye could see, the shore was littered with starfish. From a distance, the man noticed something unusual. A woman picked up a starfish, threw it back into the sea, and repeated with the next one. He…
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Lights of the World
Every day the world presents to us three kinds of lights. The first kind is a flashing light that piques our interest. It comes and goes. Think the small pleasures of life: delicious food, new toys, and a relaxing vacation. This light brings us momentary happiness, but it is fleeting and short-lived. Before long, we…