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Parable: 12 Seconds

A young boy lives in a war zone. He has 12 seconds to find shelter when he hears the blast of the sirens. If 12 seconds can cause death and destruction, he reasons that 12 seconds can cause life and growth. Always smile, spread good cheer, and make … [Read more...]

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Parable: The Horse and the Sparrow

A great warhorse comes upon a tiny sparrow lying on its back with its feet in the air, eyes squinched tightly shut with effort. "What are you doing?" asks the horse. "I’m trying to help hold back the darkness," replied the sparrow. The horse … [Read more...]

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Parable: Come to My Spiritual Home

A man once set out to visit a great sage. When he arrived, he asked where to find the man and was shown to a decrepit shack at the edge of town. Inside, there was nothing but a broken-down bed and a table full of books, where an old man was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parables, Stories

Story: Gratitude Parable

A man was driving his Toyota Camry to work as a beautiful red Lamborghini drove alongside him. "If only I had a Lamborghini, I would be so happy."  As he's thinking about the Lamborghini, another man is riding his bicycle along the same street. … [Read more...]

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Story: Bird Song, A Lesson in Leadership

A meeting took place in a clearing in the woods to nominate a new leader of the forest. All the animals gathered, and the first to speak up was the lion. "Obviously, I should be the king of the forest because I'm the mightiest beast." Next, a … [Read more...]

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Parable: Two Apples

A mother saw her young daughter holding two apples, and the mother said to the little girl, Sweetie, can I have one of your apples? Before the mother had a chance even to hear the answer of the child, the little girl quickly took a bite out of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parables, Stories

Parable: The Train

At birth, we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel by our side.  However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone.  As time goes by, other people will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parables, Stories

Parable: Most Beautiful Thing in the World

An artist decided he needed to travel and find the most beautiful thing in the world to paint. He starts his journey and comes upon a bride going to her wedding. He realizes that love is the most beautiful thing in the world. He sets up his paints … [Read more...]

Filed Under: By Susan Diamond, Parables, Stories

Parable: Wanting Less

His grandson went abroad for his college studies. While in Europe he purchased a beautiful ceramic nameplate, handpainted with decorative touches surrounding his family name. It was a gift for his beloved grandfather. When he came back to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parables, Stories

Parable: Planting for the Future

While walking along a road, I saw an old man planting a carob tree. I asked him how long it would take for the tree to bear fruit. The old man told me it would bear fruit in seventy years. “Are you so healthy a man that you expect to live … [Read more...]

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