Tag: forgiveness
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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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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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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…
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Beyond our efforts – The Half-baked bricks
Here is a story about a brick maker who went through a similar cycle. The story ends with an insight that offers hope in difficult circumstances. The brick maker Bhai Buddhu was a brick maker living in what was then Lahore, in undivided India. He had been struggling for some time. A devout Sikh of…
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When You Face Injustice — Holding Your Center
What do you do when you try to live by the rules of being a good human being — and then encounter someone who has no such concern?When you face harm, manipulation, cheating, or injustice. The person before you may have far greater strength, wealth, or power. Does it make you wonder whether such acts…
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When Dark Clouds Surround Us — The Story of Ganika
Throughout life, we chase success, strength, approval, and happiness. Yet these make up only one side of the cycle of life. Joy and pain, gain and loss, praise and blame — they follow one another as naturally as night follows day. When fortunes turn, adulation quickly gives way to criticism, and applause fades into silence.…
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When Someone Causes Us Pain | Angulimala and the Buddha
Have you heard the story of Angulimala?Most likely yes. But have you heard what happened after he met the Buddha?Most likely not. We often dwell on the flaws of others—the pain they cause, the wrongs they do. But when they change, when they transform, we rarely speak of it. Another question that arises from the…
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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…