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From The Power of Now (Novato: New World Library, 2004). A beggar had been sitting by the side of a road for over thirty years. One day a stranger walked by. "Spare some change?" mumbled the beggar, mechanically holding out his old baseball cap. "I have nothing to give you," said the stranger....Story | By Eckhart Tolle | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Direct Experience, Integrity, Judaism, Spiritual Practice, Wisdom
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Written by Tracey L. Hurd. This is a story is about a boy who loved the outdoors. His name was Henry David Thoreau. All his life, he loved nature. It was almost as if he had a small, still voice inside him that whispered, “Go outside. Be amidst the trees, and lakes, and grass. This is your true...Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating HomeTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Beauty, Home, Interdependence, Nature, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Simplicity, Solitude, Wisdom -
Adapted from a Jewish folktale from Poland In this fun and participatory story a farmer lives in a house with his wife and children and the grandparents, and it is so noisy that he thinks he will go crazy. The rabbi advises the farmer to bring his animals into his home, too. First chickens, then...Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating HomeTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Family, Home, Hospitality, Inclusion, Judaism, Silence, Wisdom -
Excerpted from Worshipping Together with Questioning Minds, by Sophia Lyon Fahs. Copyright (C) 1965 by Sophia Lyon Fahs. Reprinted by permission of Beacon Press, Boston. Two first-person anecdotes from Fahs' experiences as a religious educator, each followed by her analysis....Story | By Sophia Lyon Fahs | February 7, 2013 | For Adults | From What Moves UsTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Aging, Awe, Children, Contemplation, Immanence, Mystery, Nature, Playfulness, Science, Unitarianism, Wisdom
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A Muslim folk tale from Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful Signs, A Treasury of Islamic Wisdom for Children and Parents collected and adapted by Sarah Conover and Freda Crane (Spokane: Eastern Washington University Press, 2004); originally from Mythology and Folklore. Begin by saying, "Today we will hear a...Story | By Sarah Conover, Freda Crane | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Challenge, Discernment, Forgiveness, Imagination, Islam, Love, Poverty, Redemption, Wisdom -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Wisdom to Know the Difference Scenarios Preparation for Activity Review the three scenarios so you will be able to discuss them without continually referring to the page....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects UsTagged as: Wisdom
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Serenity, Courage, and Wisdom" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects UsTagged as: Courage, Wisdom
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Read or tell the story. Once upon a time a girl named Maya was playing in her front yard with her big sister and some of her sister's friends, while her father watched from the kitchen window. Soon Maya's friend Annie came along and wanted to join in the game. Maya's big sister and her friends...Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful WelcomeTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Buddhism, Caring, Discernment, Kindness, Mindfulness, Presence, Purpose, Relationships, Service, Wisdom -
An Ashanti story retold by Jessica York. Anansi, the spider, loves to spin a tale! He can regale you for hours with stories full of wonder, stories full of fun, and stories full of facts, too. Because he is so nosy, Anansi knows almost everything about almost everybody. Almost....Story | By Jessica York | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grade 6, Middle School | From Amazing GraceTagged as: Wisdom