Nature has a beautiful way of displaying civilization in its creatures. Hermit crabs rely on shells to protect themselves from predators and the elements. These crabs use the scavenged shells
Month: March 2021
Full JarFull Jar
A philosophy professor once stood before his class with a large empty jar. He filled the jar with large rocks and asked his students if the jar was full. The
Donkey in the WellDonkey in the Well
One day a farmer’s donkey fell into an abandoned well. Terrified, the animal cried for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the
The Rules by Cherie Carter-ScottThe Rules by Cherie Carter-Scott
1. You will receive a body. You may love it or hate it, but it will be yours for the duration of your life on Earth. 2. You will learn
What is FortuneWhat is Fortune
A long, long time ago, there was a kind old man who lived on the plains outside the Great Wall of China. The gentle old man had only two passions
Two WolvesTwo Wolves
There is a Cherokee legend about an elderly brave who tells his grandson about life. “Son,” he says, “Within all of us there is a battle of two wolves. One
Hole in the Sidewalk – A PoemHole in the Sidewalk – A Poem
The Romance of Self-Discovery by Portia Nelson CHAPTER 1 I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I fall in. I am lost… I am
Elephant and the Blind MenElephant and the Blind Men
Six blind men lived in a village. One day the villagers told them, “An elephant is coming to the village today.”They were each curious about what an elephant might be
Holes in the FenceHoles in the Fence
There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he