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The Two Brothers (A Parable)

There were two brothers who lived in a city near the coast. When their father, a successful sea merchant, fell severely ill, he told the two brothers that he intended to divide his estate equally between them. “There will be plenty to get you started on your own...

The Candy Store (A Parable)

It’s a beautiful day.  On the corner sits a candy shop.  Outside the shop is a neatly-painted sign --- “Candy Shop.  We sell candy.” Inside is a clerk, preparing for the day. A customer enters. The clerk speaks.  “How may I help you?  We have some new flavors of...

The Junk Village (A Parable)

There was a village, set at the foot of a large mountain range, that was famous for its collection of junk. No one in the town ever disposed of anything, broken or simply no longer desired. Instead, they built storage houses and large outdoor pens to collect...

The Village That Laughed (A Parable)

A certain young man, through no fault of his own, had experienced a number of difficult setbacks in his business. These setbacks had resulted in the loss of money, status, friends, and, eventually, his wife. Eventually, he found himself all alone, with no place to...