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Storytelling meets spiritual wisdom in this enchanting collection of tiny fables. As the title suggests, each Microstory is a concise gem, small enough to fit onto a single page of text. Insightful meditation summaries are also included, adding a splash of inspiration to the mix. Since the stories and meditations are all self-contained, MICROSTORIES can be read from start to finish, or by choosing pages at random. Enjoy.

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Publié par	eBookIt.com
Date de parution	26 mars 2013
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780958049146
Langue	English

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MICROSTORIES
by
Daniel Brako

Copyright © Daniel Brako 2012 ( www.danielbrako.com )
Cov er image by Ferdi Rizkiyanto ( www.behance.net/pepey )

Published in eBook format by Hillinger
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ISBN-13: 978-0-9580-4914-6

Daniel Brako has asserted his right under the Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work. This FREE e-book may be freely distributed and shared, provided the entire document remains intact and unmodified. All rights reserved.

CONTENTS
FEMME FATALE
THE DRAGON
PERCEPTION
THE SILENT SCHOOL
VAMPIRE
GREENER PASTURES
DARKNESS
DRAMA QUEEN
THE GARDENER
MISTAKES
COMEBACK
THE SOUL
FORGIVENESS
MEDIOCRITY
THE ENVIRONMENT
THE SOURCE
SECRETS
KARMA
KNOW THYSELF
WORDS
ONENESS
THE LABYRINTH
PRETENDING
DENIAL
THE KNIFE
THE WELL
BELIEFS
THE GENIE
LOVE THYSELF
SPIRIT
NEEDINESS
RUNNING
THE MAGICIAN
HELP!
THE VICTIM
WHAT IF …
CHAOS MONSTER
GAIA
LAWS
THE HOLE
FAITH
GRACE
BEAUTY
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FEMME FATALE
She was a femme fatale like no other.
When she came calling, most would follow. Although her calls took on many different forms, there was always a common thread—this seductress promised so much. Her promises never lasted, but her hold did. And then the real journey began.
Beyond the initial excitement and ecstasy lay a different experience. She would usher her captives through isolated fields. Away from family and friends, these were desolate places, devoid of companionship. Here, she was the only companion. It brought new meaning to the word alone .
Along the way she would teach the fine art of denial. Engrossed in this, few even noticed the valley. It ran as deep as the deepest despair. In this dark and dismal place, hope became a distant memory. If only she would block out the pain. Instead she kept leading the way into it.
At the base of the valley was something worse. It was an abyss called hell. Into it she would walk, exerting her pull. Although many wanted to break free from her grasp, few understood that the first step in doing so was to call her name. Even fewer knew what that name was, for her disguises were so grand.
Her name was Addiction.

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The first step in dealing with addiction is acknowledgement. SELF-HONESTY IS CRUCIAL. It is a platform upon which great things can be built.

THE DRAGON
Everyone on the island knew about the dragon. They knew it patrolled the ocean in search of sea vessels. They knew it breathed fire and would kill anyone who crossed its path. Finally, they knew it was stealthy. It was so stealthy that no one had ever seen it, but they knew it existed.
Because of the fearsome dragon, the islanders never ventured beyond their island home. To do so would mean death, so they remained where they were. Although this adopted paralysis blocked them from moving forward and experiencing new things, many considered it preferable to being dragon food.
But one brave explorer begged to differ. Her resolve, in the name of discovery and growth, was so strong that she decided to leave the island or die trying. In search of better things she was prepared to face the dragon head on.
As she rowed out to sea her heart pounded. But she did not stop. Nor, strangely enough, did she encounter any dragon. There was no painful death—only a beautiful ocean and the thrill of the unknown. It all awaited one very brave explorer.

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Monsters of the imagination come in all shapes and sizes. FACE YOUR FEARS TODAY. Don’t create monsters where there are none.

PERCEPTION
The dream seemed so real. A lady who looked like a witch/shaman was saying something. Perhaps it was a curse/warning. The dreamer woke in terror/peace. That was when she smelled the smoke.
Although she was able to save herself, there was little she could do about her house. Watching it burn she latched onto a single thought: I’m homeless/alive and so angry/grateful because of that. This repeated in her head.
With her house in ashes, the victim/survivor knew she would have to relocate. So began her journey through the woods. In truth, she considered the woods to be a God forsaken/inspired place, swarming with native flora and fauna. As she walked she noted the many weeds/flowers that grew aside the path. This occupied her mind.
Before too long she realized she was lost, alone and afraid. Many of her prayers began, “I curse/beseech you God …” In the back of her mind she denied/embraced the belief that everything happens for a reason. This added to her despair/hope.
Lost in the woods by/with herself she knew she had to become self-sufficient. Fortunately there were plenty of berries to eat, and she could drink water from the stream. This would be the only way to make it through this nightmare/challenge.
After a few days hikers found and rescued her. She told them all about her adventure/ordeal. After all, this woman was a jaded/better person because of it.

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One event can be seen in vastly different ways. ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS DETERMINE PERCEPTION. How do you see things?

THE SILENT SCHOOL
“Why is there so much pain and suffering in the world?” a disciple asked his mentor. “And why doesn’t God do something about it?”
“Let me tell you a story about the silent school,” the sage responded. “Its pupils were boisterous, loving to frolic and explore. Whether playing sport or practical jokes, their lives were dynamic.
“Although they enjoyed freedom and independence, it came at a cost. Loud voices, for example, engendered sore throats. Practical jokes often backfired. And sport sometimes resulted in bumps and bruises, even broken bones.
“As it happened, one day a new headmaster arrived. He imposed a strict set of rules, forbidding students to joke, play sports, make noise and so on. They were no longer allowed to do the things that were a part of being human.
“The new rules transformed the school, emptying the sickbay. There was an eerie silence. The headmaster was thrilled. But then the students started to become lethargic and ill. Their sickness could not be healed.
“Why do we have pain and suffering in the world? Because we inadvertently create it every time we make poor choices. Why doesn’t God stop pain and suffering? Because doing so would restrict our free will.”
The sage leaned forward on his chair. “To reduce pain and suffering, choose wisely in life. Choose acts of love.”

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Pain and suffering exist as a by-product of choice. CHOICES CREATE CONSEQUENCES. To restrict choice is to restrict freedom.

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