Stories and Reflections

“This is the captain speaking, brace for impact.” This is how Chesley B. Sullenberger (“Sully”) addressed his 150 passengers before…

Look me in the eye and tell me if I really have to die. You know you don’t want to…

The myth of Artemis is one of the oldest in Greece. We’re talking here about one of the most venerated goddesses in antiquity, and one that represents an assertive and active form of the female figure. Therefore, it was more…

These days, Viktor Frankl’s teachings on resilience are more necessary than ever. The famous psychiatrist explained that, while he was…

The myth of Asclepius, Aesculapius for the Romans, isn’t only about the god of medicine but about an entire family dedicated to the healing arts. Even though most of the gods had some sort of healing power, Asclepius was the…

The myth of Chiron, unlike other myths, tells us of a wise, noble, and skillful centaur, very different from other centaurs. You may know that, in Greek mythology, centaurs were creatures with a human head and torso and the body…

These three tales about envy were created with a set purpose: to make everyone see the manifestations and effects of this insane emotion. As a matter of fact, many people believe envy was the cause of the first murder in…

In today’s article, you’ll learn a story about respect and how it can help both adults and children alike. It’ll…

Many historical figures suffered from depression. However, this condition didn’t keep them from pursuing their dreams and achieving many of their goals. In fact, they had great powers of observation and could enlighten others despite living in darkness. Continue reading…

Some moral stories are like paintings: they portray human strengths and weaknesses like a real picture would. Their authors are unknown, but with the contributions of several individuals, these stories have become quite well-known. Basically, it doesn’t really matter who…

This is a true story that took place in a small town in New York State, in Chenango County. On…

“The Heart of an Onion” is a story about justice that takes place many, many years ago when nothing had…

The myth of Medea is about the witch archetype; this character is an autonomous woman, ruled by her great passions and with a great capacity to make decisions. At the time when she first appeared, she represented the complete opposite…

The myth of Atalanta is about a strong and self-reliant female figure, something that’s quite rare in Greek mythology. She’s…

The legend of Odysseus is about the most human of all Greek heroes. Popular for his wit, he’s the protagonist…

His name is Alberto Belluci and he survived the Spanish flu between 1918 and 1920. This proud Italian is making…

It’s time to write a thank you letter to all those who are helping us get through these difficult times.…

The myth of Charon is about one of the most enigmatic characters in Greek mythology: the ferryman of the underworld.…

Knowing how to wait is important. Actually, you must wait as long as you need to for the seeds to sprout and grow, for the right feelings to appear, and for the universe’s signals. There’s a time and a rhythm…

According to this old oriental tale, in the beginning, there was a meeting of the gods. During a pleasant talk,…