"We have to respect our elders. We have to listen to our elders. We have to do good deeds. This is what it says in the Qur'an." - Maliha Lessons from the Qur'an Respect Our Elders Kate: Maliha, do you feel part of why you're able to take such good care of people is...
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A Coral Tree Life Lesson from Desmond Tutu: Parenthood Is a Constant Practice of Forgiveness
This "Coral Tree Life Lesson" is an extract from Tutu's piece ‘I Am Sorry’ – the Three Hardest Words to Say (originally published in the Guardian, I think). I felt this particular passage -- about the constant practice of forgiveness parents are forced to practice --...
A Coral Tree Life Lesson from Our Friend Bob: Practice Patience & Trust
“Trust is the basis, the foundation, of any relationship.” - Bob Kate: Bob, if a young person, or one of your grandchildren, came to you and asked you, what are the most important lessons you’ve learned over the course of your life, what advice would you give? Bob:...
Coral Tree Life Lesson # 1: Wisdom from Our Friend Doris
Well, my husband used to say — and he always encouraged me in whatever job I had — don’t pay attention to anything that’s going on; just concentrate on doing your work and doing the best job you can. That is a lesson for life: to be proud of what you do.



