The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. “There are 5 things you need to know,” he told the pencil, “Before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be.” One: You will be able … Read more
We can . . . Choose to love–rather than hate. Choose to smile–rather than frown. Choose to build–rather than destroy. Choose to persevere–rather than quit. Choose to praise–rather than gossip. Choose to heal–rather than wound. Choose to give–rather than grasp. Choose to act–rather than delay. Choose to pray–rather than despair. Choose to forgive–rather than curse. … Read more
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business to live a more leisurely life with his wife and enjoy his extended family. He would miss the paycheck each week, but he wanted to retire. They could get by. The contractor was sorry to see … Read more