It was a stormy night, and a battleship was on exercise at sea. The captain stood on the bridge, looking into the foggy night ahead of him. Suddenly, he heard the look-out shout from the observation post. “There’s a...

Human beings are creative, intelligent, and powerful, but at the same time, we are exceedingly limited. Our experience of this spectacular physical universe is limited to our five senses. We can only be in one place at any given...

When you wake up in the morning, how do you start your day? Many people immediately take out their phones, look at their messages, and are bombarded by a rush of incoming data. But in doing so, we begin our day in a reactive state,...

Children are dreamers; they live in a world of fantasy, where anything is possible. Just ask a group of children what they want to be when they grow up and you'll get some of the most fantastic, unrealistic responses imaginable. "I'm going...

Each individual has their own perception of reality, their own view on religion, and their own ideas about leadership. Every religion as well has its own perceptions and views on these topics, and just as a person’s...

Everyone wants to contribute something significant to the world, to play a meaningful part in the cosmic symphony we call life. This desire is an inherent part of being human. We yearn to expand beyond our limited sphere of...

Do you ever wonder what people really think about you? Whether they think you're brilliant, caring, and fun; or lazy, self-centered, and boring? The truth is, you'll never know; people only talk about you openly when you're not in the room....

A boy is born locked inside of a small house, with no windows and no way out. He is provided with food and clothing, as well as books and some toys for entertainment, but that is all. He never once sees the outside world, never once sees...

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Picture the scene: a man is sitting in the kitchen, eating dinner, when his wife walks into the room, her face blank and emotionless. Her husband looks up, observes the situation, and kindly asks, "How was...

After an overwhelming week at work, Daniel decided to go on a nature hike to recharge. Without letting anyone know of his plans, he heads off into the mountains. As he is enjoying the view and the peaceful quiet around him, he...