Category: One Daily Tale
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To Wipe the Slate Clean
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Read more: To Wipe the Slate CleanThis concept was understood to be crucial for the development of harmony in Esperia. Shala, in particular, was the initiator of this, for she knew that if time was not taken to reflect on the past and to move forward, grudges and resentments would always linger in the Shadow of every Esperâ even in the…
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Darkness and Starlight
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Read more: Darkness and StarlightCha Cha, our beloved platypus, gazed at the cloudless sky, illuminated by countless stars that made him reflect on how small his own existence was compared to the vastness of the universe. He thought about how the discovery of StarDust in Esperia was also the discovery of the Shadow. âIf there is no light, we…
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Know Your Enemy
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Read more: Know Your EnemyThis was the title of a class given by Faya, the Shape of Willpower, and Element of Fire.The Espers were a little surprised, since the principles of Esperia were rooted in global harmony. Who, then, could be called an enemy? âNow that we know about the StarDust, we also know about our own Shadow, donât…
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Leader by Example
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Read more: Leader by ExampleKenko, the Shape of Health and the Element of Earth, wasnât the most eloquent of the Shapes. Her lessons were often very practical, and though she didnât think much about it, she was the type who led by example. Of course, using oneâs own body requires more than words. For exercise, theory alone isnât enoughâyou…
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The Shadow
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Read more: The ShadowWhen the StarDust was discovered, for the very first time its light revealed that within every living form lingered what the 7 Shapes called the Shadow. Eklea, the Shape of Awareness and the Element of Lightning, soon realized that just as a regular shadow requires a source of light to be seen, the same concept…
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A calm breeze
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Read more: A calm breezeWhenever a calm breeze gently carries an ounce of plenitude, it becomes an opportunity to remind ourselves of Gurumin, the Shape of Empathy, and the Element of Wind. Not only the Espers of Esperia, but all living creaturesâtogether with the plants and nature itselfâdelighted in listening to the wind filled with gentle melodies. The wind…
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Information and Truth
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Read more: Information and TruthCha Cha, our beloved platypus who dreams of being a philosopher, was reflecting on the great discoveries in science made since the earliest traces of humankind. Technologies have evolved, from the use of stone tools to the potential creation of autonomous AI. Yet Cha Cha was troubled by the sheer overflow of information in modern…
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Natural Balance
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Read more: Natural BalanceLiving things have a natural way of staying balanced and stable.When itâs hot outside, your body regulates itself by sweating so it doesnât overheat. When your body needs energy, you feel hungry. When you need water, you feel thirsty. There is a natural balance that keeps you healthy. If you eat too much, you may…
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Scars of Time
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Read more: Scars of TimeAt the end of the day, what do we remember?For the so-called âfavoredâ on this earth, it is the hours spent at school or work, the moments spent trying to avoid boredom at all costs once we return home. At the end of the year, what do we remember?We set ânew goalsâ for the next…
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A Common Ground
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Read more: A Common GroundWhen you think about it, planet Earth is just a rock floating through space around the Sun, carrying life upon it. Not so long ago, human beings were not even aware of this reality. Now we know we share a common ground with all living thingsâthe air we breathe, the oceans, the soil beneath our…