Why the Sky is Far Away
Long, long ago, the sky was not far away as it is today. It hung low — so low that people could reach up and pinch off p…
💡 When we take gifts for granted, we risk losing them. Gratitude means treating ev…
The Monkey and the Crocodile
On the banks of a great river in ancient India, there lived a monkey who spent his days leaping between the branches of …
💡 A clever mind is your greatest protection - but a betrayed friendship is a loss …
Momotaro-The Peach Boy
Long ago in the mountains of Japan, an old woman went to the river to wash clothes. Floating down the rushing stream cam…
💡 Courage is stronger when it is shared - the friends you make along the way are o…
Anansi and the Wisdom of the World
Long ago, in the warm forests of West Africa, the Sky God Nyame kept all the wisdom in the world locked inside a great c…
💡 Wisdom is not something one person can own — it belongs to everyone, and often t…
The Children of Lir
In the Emerald Isles of Ireland, where the misty mornings kissed the rolling hills, there lived a king named Lir. He was…
💡 For though fate may be cruel, kindness and love can still prevail.
The Hare and the Tortoise
A Hare was mocking the Tortoise one day for being extremely slow."Do you ever get anywhere?" he asked, laughing mockingl…
💡 Slow and steady wins the race, but it's effort that truly brings us to the finis…
The Cock, The Dog and The Fox
A dog and a rooster, who were close companions, desired to explore the world beyond the farm. Together, they embarked on…
💡 Those who attempt to deceive should anticipate receiving retribution in kind.