Tag: inspiration

Ability Inspirational

Differ-ability

I admire my friend Leslie for his positive attitude and outlook, even with MS. I was “able” one day and the next day “disabled” due to a brain tumour I didn’t know I had. It was discovered one day, removed the next, but left me unable to do the things …
Wisdom Stories

Each Person Shines His Own Way

  A samurai who was known for his nobility and honesty, went to visit a Zen monk to ask him for his advice. When the monk had finished his prayers, the Samurai asked, “Why do I feel so inferior? I have faced death many times, have defended those who are …
Inspirational Peace Wisdom Stories

Anger, Envy & Insults

Near Tokyo lived a great Samurai, now old, who decided to teach Zen Buddhism to young people. One afternoon, a warrior – known for his complete lack of scruples – arrived there. The young and impatient warrior had never lost a fight. Hearing of the Samurai’s reputation, he had come …