Author: The Sabad Project
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Don’t lose your qualities
Can you think of a time when someone’s behaviour disappointed you? Perhaps you expected them to be considerate, grateful or supportive. When they weren’t, you felt hurt or angry. Much of the pain in relationships comes from the expectations we carry. We assume others will think, behave or respond the way we would. When they…
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Looking the Other Way
What do we do when someone we love repeatedly behaves in ways that harm others? It may be a lack of accountability, a lack of empathy, harshness towards family members, gossip, or a biased view of someone. At first, we gently point it out. We hope they will reflect and change. But when the behaviour…
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The Scorpion and the Sage
We all meet people whose behaviour hurts us. They may lie, gossip, manipulate, or speak harshly. We may try to reason with them, confront them, or simply keep our distance. But sometimes their behaviour begins to affect us. Their anger becomes our anger. Their bitterness becomes our bitterness. Without realizing it, we begin to change…
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The boatman and the scholar
Knowledge is often full of competing voices. For a seeker of wisdom, navigating this maze can be difficult. Who should we listen to? Why do we remain dissatisfied after reading and listening so much? How much learning is enough? The following story invites us to reflect on what wisdom is. The Scholar on the Boat…
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When Others Hurt Us: The Three Lenses
What do we do when others hurt us? We might react with anger, defensiveness, or resentment. While a single incident may pass, repeated experiences of hurt often leave a deeper impact. Over time, they shape not only our relationship with the person who hurt us, but also the way we relate to others. The stories…
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The Unforgiving Servant
Most of us recognize that holding on to anger affects not only our relationships, but also our own peace of mind. Yet forgiveness is not easy—especially when someone keeps making the same mistake over and over again. How many times should we forgive someone? A parable from the Gospel of Matthew offers an interesting perspective…
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The King Who Forgot and the King Who Remembered
What makes us happy? And what helps happiness last? We spend much of our lives seeking things, experiences, and relationships that bring us joy. But what determines whether happiness fades quickly or stays with us? The following stories of a king who forgot and a king who remembered offer a clue. Story 1: The King…
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Inner Nature: Lessons from the Trees, Sun, and Wind
How do you respond to someone who is kind to you? Most of us would say, “I would be kind too.” But how do we respond to someone who is rude, angry, or unfair? A common tendency is to give back what we receive.The following popular story from the life of Maharaja Ranjit Singh points…
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No one can take it away
Have you experienced situations where someone seems to block your path? They may overtly or covertly obstruct our work, withhold information or opportunities, or spread rumours and misinformation. We know this by many names — politics, manipulation, sabotage, or simply hurtful behavior that disturbs our peace of mind. The story of two wandering dervishes carries…