“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons…
There once was a little boy who wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and…
A beautiful girl in the village was pregnant. Her angry parents demanded to know who was the father. At first resistant to confess, the anxious and embarrassed girl finally pointed…
An Ant nimbly running about in the sunshine in search of food came across a Chrysalis that was very near its time of change. The Chrysalis moved its tail, and…
A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on each end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it,…
Nature is beautiful during autumn. This is the time leaves change their color, trees shed leaves, and the wind gets chillier. Autumn surroundings are serene. There is a celebration of…
You with the sad eyes Don’t be discouraged Oh I realize It’s hard to take courage In a world full of people You can lose sight of it all And…
Two monks were returning to the monastery in the evening. It had rained and there were puddles of water on the road sides. At one place a young woman wearing…
A mother, wishing to encourage her son’s progress at the piano, bought tickets to a performance by the great Polish pianist Ignace Paderewski. When the evening arrived, they found their…
There are different variations of shyness and social anxiety, and through practice and increased awareness you can overcome it. Seek to understand your unique brand of shyness and how that…