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RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL STORIES
Religions have long taught through parables. In the spiritual literature are many stories of strong
moral values, positive reframing, constructive management of relationships, and healthy worldviews.
Here is just a small sample.
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de Mello, A. (1988). The song of the bird.Anand, India: Gujarat Sahitya Prakash.
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Library.
Hoff, B. (1989). The tao of Pooh.London: Mandarin.
Hoff, B. (1993). The te of Piglet.London: Mandarin.
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