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Reflections

We love stories! They can teach us, convey a message, inspire, and motivate.

They are among the oldest forms of human communication and for centuries the only form of communication that passed wisdom from generation to generation, including Sacred Scriptures. The stories collected here are from multiple sources and adapted so they are not too long for your busy schedule. We hope you enjoy and benefit from them - finding meaning that applies to your life.

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The Same Horizon

Jun 2026

We often find ourselves perfectly content with what we have until the moment we begin comparing it to what belongs to others.
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The Same Horizon

Jun 2026

We often find ourselves perfectly content with what we have until the moment we begin comparing it to what belongs to others.
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Optimism vs. Realism

Feb 2026

The first missionaries to the Marshall Islands received mail only once a year. Their overwhelming joy whenever the letters arrived did not go unnoticed by the locals.
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Perception vs Reality

Jul 2025

A young lawyer, eager to make a mark in the legal world, took great pride in setting up an impressive office.
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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.

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.
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