Tag: parable
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Are You Climbing the Right Ladder?
Working hard isn’t always the same as moving forward. Sometimes, we put in years of effort only to realize we’ve been climbing the wrong ladder. A student once said to a wise teacher: “I work hard every day, but I don’t feel any closer to my goal.” The teacher led the student to two ladders.…
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The Parable of the Old Lantern
A Short Story About True Value On the highest shelf of a small shop stood an old lantern. Around it sparkled modern lamps, colorful string lights, and elegant fixtures. Day after day, customers admired the newest designs, while the old lantern was almost always overlooked. “Perhaps my time has passed,” the lantern thought one day.…