Parables and Stories

18
May
2013

Installing Love

Categories // Parables and Stories

heart.jpgTech Support: Yes, ... how can I help you?
Customer: Well, after much consideration, I've decided to install Love. Can you guide me though the process?

Tech Support:
Yes. I can help you. Are you ready to proceed?
Customer: Well, I'm not very technical, but I think I'm ready. What do I do first?

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28
Apr
2013

In Praise of Older Women

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IMG 2819Susan notes: This delightful piece was written by columnist Frank Kaiser. A version of it, falsely attributed to CBS commentator Andy Rooney, has been circulating by e-mail (see the end of the article for links).

BTW, the beauty on the left is my Mom, Pinkie Patti, at 83 years young, still vibrant despite Alzheimer's.
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13
Nov
2012

The Wooden Bowl

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wooden_bowl.jpgA frail old woman went to live with her daughter, son-in-law, and four-year-old granddaughter.
 
The old woman's hands trembled, her eyesight was blurred, and her step faltered

The family ate together at the table.
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25
Oct
2012

5 Lessons To Learn From Porcupines

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baby-porcupine-1.jpgIt was the coldest winter ever – so cold that many animals froze to death.

In an effort to save themselves from this icy fate, the porcupines decided to gather together to fend off the chill.

They huddled close to each other, covered and protected from the elements, and warmed by their collective body heat.

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28
Sep
2012

The Starfish Story: Making A Difference

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starfish-on-beach.jpg One day a woman was walking along the beach upon which hundreds of starfish had been washed up and now lay stranded on the sand.

As she continued walking, she noticed a young girl in the distance, picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean.

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26
Sep
2012

The REAL Seven Wonders of The World

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A group of students was asked to list what they thought were the current “Seven Wonders of the World.” Though there were some disagreements the following received the most votes:

1.    Egypt’s Great Pyramids
2.    Taj Mahal
3.    Grand Canyon
4.    Panama Canal
5.    Empire State Building
6.    St Peter’s Basilica
7.    China’s Great Wall

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05
Sep
2012

Awaken Your Inner Warrior, And Use Her In Non-Violent Way

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iran_woman_green_2.jpgSusan notes: from the Daily Ohm, to which you can subscribe here. Photo courtesy of Flickr user .faramarz, who has many other photos from the 2009 protests in Iran.

There are certain personality archetypes that we all carry within us, such as the inner child, the lover, and the mother. Some of these archetypes present themselves strongly, while others lay fallow.

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