(The following passage is from the book ‘Dozkhnama’ by Rabisankar Bal. An imaginative meeting of Ghalib and Mevlana Rumi) There come certain times of misfortune in the world, when poetry dies. I seemed to be keeping a vigil by the grave of the ghazal, counting the hours. I could think of nothing but the time when death would come to take me beyond this worldly life. Entire nights would pass in wakefulness. One day I saw a shadowy figure standing in my cell. Who was he? How ha

Theme – Faith, 2nd October 2020 ”When you Have come the end of all the light you know, and about to step in the darkness unknown, faith is knowing that either of two things will happen, you have something solid to stand on or you will be taught how to fly. “ — Unknown Call Summary Our first circle included storytellers, teachers, artists, social workers and many other pilgrims walking their own unique path. After a moment of silence we started off with what made us smile rece

If you had a chance to see and live your own life through new eyes, how would you choose to live it differently? This story tells us about Moshe, a simple village cobbler who embarks on a journey to see the world, only to be brought back to his own home by a comic twist of fate that allows him to see his life with a new pair of eyes. Storyteller: Khushmita Sanghvi #zenstories #storiesforeveryone #stories #shortstory #videostories #wisdomstories #hd

Every culture shares its wisdom through stories that encourage a code of ethics to live by. This story comes from the Quechua tribes of the Amazonian rain forests of Ecuador, where Guayusa tree is valued for its medicinal and health benefits. Keeping the symbol of the Guayusa at the center, this native tale passed on through generations, emphasizes the importance of hard work in a simple yet powerful way. Storyteller: Holly Kaufman #hd #hollykaufman #stories #storylistenespr

What is the wisest gift to give someone you love the most? This story brings alive the ancient tradition of Christmas gift-giving that dates back to the Magi, the three wise men who followed the stars to bring the wisest gifts to Jesus at his birth. In choosing to offer what is most precious to us, sometimes even ordinary lovers come close to seeing the Magi in each other. Storyteller: Anil Jain #aniljain #hd #stories #storylistenersproject

How often do we stop to notice extraordinary actions taken by everyday people that makes them a hero in our eyes? Here’s a heartwarming story of a seemingly ordinary person whose extraordinary act of humanity touched a complete stranger from another part of the world. Storyteller: Amy Kaufman #amykaufman #hd #stories #storylistenersproject

Can we ever say if an event in life is a blessing or a curse? This eternal Taoist story makes us realize that there maybe a blessing in disguise even in the biggest misfortunes of our life, if only we can cultivate the eyes to see it. Storyteller: Frederic Labarthe #frederic #hd #stories #storylistenersproject

If God were to grant you a wish, what would you ask for? Here’s a timeless Sufi story of a man who asked for a rather peculiar wish – to be an agent of goodness in the world without ever knowing it. #stories #madhusudan #madhusudanagrawal #storylistenersproject #hd