Stories with Seema

Satisfaction it is said lies in the effort not in the attainment. But isn't it natural to wait for the blooms when you have diligently tilled the soil, tenderly watered the plants, carefully allowed the sun to soak in and guarded them against the pests and weeds like a hawk? Find out what happens when a young woman does all this and more in this heartwarming story written by Randy Reynolds

“In all the world there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world there is no love for you like mine.” – Maya Angelou This could well be the words said by any parent to their child. And sharing with you this day is an ode to the silent presence in our lives, the wind behind our sails, the rock beneath our feet- our parents. A gentle and poignant story of faith and unconditional love. Author Unknown Source: The Pickle Jar - TruthBook

In a land filled with weary people, will The Creator be able to infuse hope, influence change and instill a sense of wonder? For “This is a new year. A new beginning. And things will change.” - ― Taylor Swift “For last year's words belong to last year's language And next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning." - T S Elliot Source: https://daily-dew.com

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.—Nelson Mandela What happens when a little Octopus finds itself lost at the bottom of the sea? Will he able to find the strength to let go and embrace the adventure? Find out all this and more in this gentle story of confronting ones own fears.

A father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way. They are the most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song. This Father's day, listen to this amazing story of a father and his unshakeable belief in his son. Author: Unknown Source:https://motivateus.com/stories/feyes.htm

As I walk with Beauty As I walk, as I walk, The universe is walking with me, In beauty it walks before me, In beauty it walks behind me, In beauty it walks below me, In beauty it walks above me, Beauty is on every side. —Traditional Navajo Prayer To Walk in Beauty means to walk in harmony with all things;people, objects, animals…with life! This World Environment Day, sharing a folktale from Estonia about how the trees stopped talking.

The word Ugadi or Yugadi is made using two different words, yug (era) and adi (new beginning) that means, Yugadi literally stands for the term new beginnings. The belief behind this is that Lord Brahma created the world on this day and that is why it is celebrated as the first day of the Hindu calendar. The festival is known by different names in different states of India. And there are many myths and legends attached to the festival. This is one such story.....

"The beauteous dragonfly's dancing By the waves of the rivulet glancing; She dances here and she dances there, The glimmering, glittering flutterer fair. Full many a beetle with loud applause Admires her dress of azure gauze, Admires her body's bright splendour, And also her figure so slender..."- Heinrich Heine. There's something magical about seeing a dragonfly darting between the reeds on a spring day.The Dragon Fly has appeared in many a mythological/folk tale and is one of the oldest of the insect species symbolizing wisdom, adaptation, insight, and transformation. To know why, listen to the story....... Source: http://www.Spiritual-Short-Stories.com

Why does one like someone? Does it have a reason? Or should there be a reason at all? To know more listen to this endearing book/poem by Sandol Stoddard that is a refreshing reminder that friendship and love are kind, simple, and aren't always describable.

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” — Buddha An Old and Weary Storyteller has to find shelter and food at the end of a tiring day. How will he do it? Will he have to fight a duel or can he use the power of stories? To find out more, listen to this enchanting story by Dan Keding sourced from Elder Tales: Stories of Wisdom and Courage from Around the World

No family is perfect. We argue, we fight, we have differences of opinion and sometimes, we even stop talking to each other. Egos hurt and destroy. And that's when it is time to skip the "e" and let it "go".... We build too many walls and not enough bridges. Isaac Newton Source: Moralstories.org

Your greatness is not what you have, it's what you give- Hocker What would you do if someone came to you seeking something, just when you have given away everything you ever possessed? And if you were the King of the land??? Find out this and more in this amazing mythological story of generosity, kindness and self discipline retold by Sudha Murthy in her book, The Upside down King, Unusual Tales about Rama and Krishna.

“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all.” – Emily Dickinson When little Amila and her father set out to the forest with just a bag from the supermarket, all that Amila can wonder is what's in the bag? Will she find out before it's too late or Will they ever find their way out of the forest? A beautiful story written by Joseph Elliot from the Book of Hopes by Katherine Rundell

Live Simply so that others may Simply live....There is goodness as well as greatness in simplicity, not wealth. Happiness, the goal to which we all are striving is reached by endeavouring to make the lives of others happy, and if by renouncing the luxuries of life, we can lighten the burden of others........surely, the simplification of our wants is a thing greatly to be desired! Mahatma Gandhi

The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours – it is an amazing journey – and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” Bob Moawad The Acrobats- A Zen story of self care that is just so apt for the times we live in.... (Author unknown)

“Let me tell you a story.” When I hear those words, I relax and put aside whatever it was that I was thinking about or doing. I prepare to concentrate on that which I'm about to hear because those words are a special invitation to step into another reality, into another time or into another way of thinking…I may become more sensitized to the feelings of others as I find myself experiencing the world from another perspective. Hopefully, I will learn something new. — Kay Olan Get ready to experience the power of stories in this beautiful tale of Two Warriors......