Fountains add a touch of magic to any public space. The fine mist carried onto the breeze, the gentle sounds of water falling into water, the sparkle of light as it plays on the rippling surface: it’s enough to transform a humdrum little park into a fantasy setting. Perhaps that’s why the local fountain is such a popular meeting place for romantic assignations and getting together with friends. Close your eyes and imagine a park with a fountain. You have arranged to meet some friends there before a night out on the town. What kind of fountain do you see? (click a picture to see the result)

A single jet of water blasting straight up in the air like a geyser.
A number of medium-size fountains in a sparkling array, their spray dissolving into droplets of mist.
A smallish, burbling fountain.
An intricately engineered and complex water sculpture.

  Source: Kokology - The Game of Self-Discovery

Dancing waters

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One night a man came home to his 14-year-old son and sat him down. He said, “The most incredible thing happened to me today. I was in my office and one of the junior executives came in and he told me that he admired me and gave me a blue ribbon for being a creative genius. The blue ribbon that says ‘Who I am makes a difference’. Then he gave me an extra ribbon and asked me to find somebody else special to honor. As I was driving home tonight, I started thinking about whom I would honor with this ribbon and I thought about you. I want to honor you. 

My days are really hectic, and when I come home, I don’t pay a lot of attention to you. Sometimes I scream at you for not getting enough good grades in school and for your bedroom being a mess, but somehow tonight, I just wanted to sit here and, well, just let you know that you do make a difference to me. Beside your mother, you are the most important person in my life. You’re a great kid and I love you!” 

The startled boy started to sob and sob, and he couldn’t stop crying. His whole body shook. He looked up at his father and said, through his broken tears, “I was planning on committing suicide tomorrow, Dad, because I didn’t think you loved me. Now I don’t need to do that.”

- Helice Bridges


Love cures people – both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.

- Karl Menninger 

Who you are makes a difference

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President Abraham Lincoln often visited hospitals to talk with wounded soldiers during the Civil War. Once, doctors pointed out a young soldier who was near death and Lincoln went over to his bedside. 

“Is there anything I can do for you now?” asked the president. 

The soldier obviously didn’t recognize Lincoln, and with some effort he was able to whisper, “Would you please write a letter to my mother?” 

A pen and paper were provided and the president carefully began to write down what the young man was able to say: “My dearest mother, I was badly hurt while doing my duty. I’m afraid I’m not going to recover. Don’t grieve too much for me, please. Kiss Mary and John for me. May God bless you and father.” 

The soldier was too weak to continue, so Lincoln signed the letter for him and added, “Written for your son by Abraham Lincoln.”  The young man asked to see the note and was astonished when he discovered who had written it. 

“Are you really the president?” he asked. 

“Yes, I am,” Lincoln replied quietly. Then he asked if there was anything else he could do. 

“Would you please hold my hand?” the soldier asked. “It will help to see me through to the end.” 

In the hushed room, the tall gaunt president took the soldier’s hand in his and spoke warm words of encouragement until death came.

- The Best of Bits

An act of kindness

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