Tag: acceptance

  • Living in Contentment

    Living in Contentment

    If something goes wrong, and instead of getting upset, the person next to you forgives and encourages you—how does that feel? Have you similarly forgiven someone for a mistake? This story about a good-natured couple from Punjab reminds us to hold life lightly and meet it with acceptance. Living in Harmony This story comes from…

  • The Battle Within: The Cherokee Tale of Two Wolves

    The Battle Within: The Cherokee Tale of Two Wolves

    Have you ever wondered why some days you can stay calm in the face of big challenges, while on others, a single comment can set you off? Why, in some moments, you feel generous and open-hearted, yet in others, you feel the urge to protect what’s yours? Or why one day you have the courage…

  • Making Peace with the Opposite: Lessons from Ram Leela

    Making Peace with the Opposite: Lessons from Ram Leela

    When asked to describe yourself, you might begin with details about your family, work, or education. But eventually, you’ll arrive at the values that define you — those guiding principles that shape how you think, act, and interact with the world. These values vary from person to person. For some, honesty is the foundation of…