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Now, as in times past, turmoil and conflict rage across the earth. We long for peace, for harmony among nations and individuals, for serenity...
It was a busy workday as commuters rushed headlong toward their busy schedules. But on this day in Washington, D.C., something different happened: a...
Not long ago, a funeral was held for a man who lived a long and productive life. The flowers and music were beautiful; the...
In November 1899, Wilbur Wright queried the United States Weather Bureau to find a rural area with high wind conditions so he and his...
The story is told of a young boy building a tree house with his father. For months they planned and prepared; they purchased supplies...
Some 3,000 years ago, Samuel the prophet led ancient Israel to victory over a powerful enemy. Samuel placed a large stone at the place...
After giving a wonderful performance, a highly accomplished pianist was approached by one of his fans. “You played so well,” said the admirer. “I...
A dialogue in Lewis Carroll’s tale Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland illustrates one reason change can be so hard: “Who are you?” said the Caterpillar....
Who are the people you most admire, and why? Some admire those who have acquired worldly success, wealth, athletic prowess, prestige, or celebrity. Others...
The psalms are among the most beloved poetic works ever written. They have been set to music, recited, and cherished for generations. They speak...
Convincing evidence and lived experience tell us that our emotions are linked to our well-being. And while common sense is not always common practice,...
Boomerangs have been used for generations both as a weapon and for sport. Most of us are familiar with how these wooden, angular objects,...
It was a pity that such a beautiful block of marble would be wasted. It was immense; the size of three men. Artists had...
On January 5, 2006, mine foreman Martin Toler and 11 fellow miners, trapped in a West Virginia mine, crouched together hoping to escape poisonous...
Gardeners know that pruning is one of the best things you can do for your plants, if it’s done the right way. Plants and...
Too often we measure success by the outcome: a goal achieved, a task accomplished, a journey completed. But perhaps a better measure of success...
On a hot summer afternoon eight decades ago, a young announcer climbed a ladder in the Tabernacle on Temple Square and spoke into a...
One summer, a woman set off on an adventure to live in a rustic house on an island off the coast of Maine. For...
In 1776, 56 men signed a document that put at risk their “Lives, [their] Fortunes, and [their] sacred Honor.” This document, the Declaration of...
We live in a world where awards seem to be freely given and freely received. In fact, sometimes the award becomes such a strong...
Nature is often a theater for some of our most meaningful experiences. Many of us can tell of a time when we have been...
Life is a series of turning points. Some are gradual and almost imperceptible, except in hindsight. Others are abrupt and jarring. But either way,...
Striving to be of service is the best way to lead a truly meaningful life. None of us walks alone—we follow trails blazed by...
Flowers speak to our souls. Instinctively, children pick them; sweethearts give and receive them; poets write about them; and with much anticipation, everyone waits...
In the comfort and security of our lives, we sometimes forget the debt we owe to those who left behind their own comfort and...
A family gathers for dinner, and the father announces a new rule of etiquette: “No texting at the table.” Two teenagers sigh and reluctantly...
Mother Teresa, known the world over for her great compassion, was once asked what she considered the most significant honor she had ever received....
Something deep within us wants to connect with those who went before us: our parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and other family members. When we know...
Ella Wheeler Wilcox probably wrote from personal experience when she said: One great truth in life I’ve found, . . . The only folks...
“Humility is the realization that not everything that happens in life is all about you,” said Rabbi Harold Kushner. “True humility, grounded in a...