Life-Altering Stories

Thought provoking life changing stories.

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Autobiography in Five Chapters

Autobiography in Five Chapters” by Portia Nelson is a compelling poem that delves into the speaker’s life through five distinct chapters. Each chapter offers a unique perspective on the speaker’s journey, revealing their struggles, growth, and self-discovery. Through vivid imagery and introspective reflection, this poem invites readers to connect with the speaker’s experiences and consider their own paths through life.

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Martha, Mary, and Jesus

The story of Martha and Mary in the Bible serves as a profound lesson in prioritizing our values and embracing what truly matters. Martha’s resentment towards Mary for not helping her and Jesus’ response to her frustration offer valuable insights into the importance of finding balance in our lives. By choosing what is better, we can experience a deeper sense of fulfillment and purpose.

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The Builders

For the structure that we raise,
  Time is with materials filled;
Our to-days and yesterdays
  Are the blocks with which we build. 

Truly shape and fashion these;
  Leave no yawning gaps between;
Think not, because no man sees,
  Such things will remain unseen. 

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The Boy and the Butterfly: Metamorphosis is a Struggle

One beautiful afternoon, a young man was taking a stroll around his garden when he noticed a cocoon of a butterfly on a leaf. Thrilled to see a fantastic transformation of nature, he watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through a little hole in its cocoon.

After a while, the butterfly seemed to stop making any progress. It was struggling so hard to get out! It looked like it couldn’t break free! It looked desperate! It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and could go no further.

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