The Canfield and McKay families have been feuding for so long, no one remembers the reason the feud started in the first place. One stormy night in 1810, family patriarch John McKay and his rival James Canfield kill each other. After the tragic death of her husband, John’s wife decides her son Willie will not…
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Arts and Culture: Can One Avoid Fate? Part 2: Fate Versus Destiny
We discussed in Part 1 of this article how fate or destiny seems to be an inescapable part of the human condition. Indeed, in the pagan myths even the gods themselves, including Zeus, seem to be subject to its power, although there is also the opportunity to avoid catastrophe by doing the right thing. Zeus…
Can One Avoid Fate? Part 1
One of the most important components of our life as human beings is the feeling and the knowing that we have a purpose. As cultural commentator David Brooks observes in his book “The Road to Character,” “A mature person possesses a settled unity of purpose.” But whether a sense of purpose is needed for maturity…
Ancient Tales of Wisdom: Correcting One’s Wrongdoings Changes One’s Fate
Ancient tales of wisdom remind us of the traditions and moral values that have been treasured all over the world. We hope the stories and messages in our Tales of Wisdom series help uplift the hearts and minds of our readers. This retold tale, “Correcting One’s Wrongdoings Changes One’s Fate,” is one of many audio…
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