Learning to Swim: A Lesson in Sensitivity Dear friends, I’d like to share a story from my youth, a story that taught me a valuable lesson about sensitivity. It’s a story about learning to swim, but it’s also about so much more. The Fear of the Unknown As a young lad, I was terrified of …
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Lessons from the Podium: A Tale of Esteem Dear friends, today I’d like to share a story from my past, a tale that taught me the true value of esteem. It’s a story about a speech, a crowd, and a lesson learned. I hope it will inspire you as much as it did me. The …
Intrepidity: A Lesson from a Hiking Trip Dear friends, today I want to share a story from my past, a tale of courage and determination. It’s a story about a hiking trip that taught me the true meaning of intrepidity. The Adventure Begins It was the summer of ’72. I was a young man, full …
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When Concern Turns into a Blessing: A Tale of a Baptism Good day, dear reader. Today, I want to share a story with you, a tale from my past that taught me a valuable lesson about concern. It’s a story about a baptism, a day filled with joy, anxiety, and ultimately, enlightenment. So, sit back, …
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First Snowfall: A Lesson in Deep Understanding Dear friends, today I want to share a story from my past, a story that taught me the importance of deep understanding. It’s a story about my first encounter with snow. The First Snowfall As a young lad growing up in the sun-drenched plains of Australia, snow was …
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Moral Courage: A Lesson from the Garden Dear friends, I hope this message finds you well. Today, I’d like to share a story from my past, a tale that taught me a valuable lesson about moral courage. This story, like many of life’s best lessons, is rooted in the humble soil of my garden. The …
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Living in the Present: A Lesson on Bashfulness Dear friends, today I want to share a story from my past, a tale that taught me the importance of living in the present and overcoming bashfulness. It’s a lesson I’ve carried with me throughout my life, and I hope it can inspire you as well. The …
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Resolve: The Unseen Anchor in the Storm Dear friends, today I want to share a tale from my past, a story of resolve that unfolded during a vacation. I hope it will inspire you, as it has inspired me, to remain steadfast in the face of adversity. The Unplanned Voyage Many years ago, I embarked …
Discovering Zest: A Tale from a Protest Good day, my dear readers. Today, I’d like to share a tale from my younger years, a tale that taught me the true meaning of Zest. This is a story about a protest I attended, and the life-changing lesson it imparted. The Call to Action It was the …
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Catching a Butterfly: A Lesson in Grace Good day, dear reader. Today, I want to share a tale from my youth, a simple story with a profound lesson. It’s about the time I tried to catch a butterfly, and how it taught me about grace. So, sit back, relax, and let’s journey together into the …
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