List Of Monthly Reflections

Embracing Mistakes

Jun 2025

One day, while Albert Einstein was teaching, he started writing multiplication problems on the board. He wrote: 9 x 1 = 9, 9 x 2 = 18, continuing until he wrote 9 x 10 = 91. The class erupted in laughter because they noticed his mistake; the correct answer was 90.

Transforming Pain Into Growth

Apr 2025

Muhammad Ali stood at the edge of the ring, staring at the punching bag, which seemed to be his eternal enemy. At this moment, we can consider our pain and how we can turn it into personal reflection and growth.

Give It Another Go

Feb 2025

The notable children's book titled "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," published in 1972, tells the story of a young boy experiencing a series of daily life misfortunes. Something we all have gone through.

Limits of Our Illusions

Oct 2024

An old sailor repeatedly got lost at sea, so his friends gave him a compass and urged him to use it. The next time he went out in his boat, he followed their advice and took the compass with him.

Risk Takers

Sep 2024

Many of you may have seen the charming, animated film “Shrek,” featuring a talkative and cocky donkey who just can't seem to keep quiet. In one memorable scene, Shrek, the large green ogre, sets off to rescue Princess Fiona with Donkey joining him on the journey.

Stay the Course

Jun 2024

In northern Brazil, there is a popular game called Pau de Cebu in which young people and children try to climb a greased pole to win a prize.

Seen In Your Eyes

Mar 2024

Two simple miners had been digging through rocks for several months, looking for some precious stone with which they could support their families. One day, in the cracks between the rocks, they saw something shining. It looked like they found what they were looking for!
Young adults with candles


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