The inspiring story of the Chinese bamboo tree is a wonderful lesson in perseverence, patience and persistence. Although I read this story long ago, it is a good one to re-read. And I find that every time I read it, there’s a different takeaway. It is important to note that we usually tend to see what we want to see…
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Inspiring storiesPersonal developmentWednesday Wisdom
Anyone can be the light, at any moment – a great life lesson from a bus driver
by Vidya Sury May 4, 2022How overwhelming life gets sometimes, doesn’t it? And yet, you can be the light, at any moment, as this beautiful story by Elizabeth Gilbert illustrates via a life lesson from a bus driver. Enjoy this wonderful story and feel the sweet sense of hope! Anyone can be the light Some years ago, I was stuck on a crosstown bus in…
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There’s nothing like a really good book (and a cup of coffee), right? That good book today is “Straight Line Leadership” by Dusan Djukich which demonstrates all of the ways that people justify NOT taking action and NOT getting the results they seek. Like the unicorn in the story you are about to read. In Straight-Line Leadership: Tools for Living…
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Mindful LivingRelationshipsWednesday Wisdom
The little girl and her grandma
by Vidya Sury September 16, 2020I grew up with my grandma and feel absolutely blessed. Not everyone is lucky enough to grow up with grandparents but those who do, will probably agree that it is one of the best things about life and builds so many wonderful memories to cherish. I know I agree. My grandmother was quite strict, but she was also one of…
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This week, I want to share a lovely little story about a mom’s awakening. I wanted to write about a wonderful meditation practice this week for Wednesday Wisdom and I had almost finished writing it up. Just then, one of my classmates posted this story in our group. I read it once and then, I read it again. What a…