Stories hold great power in our lives, serving to inspire, encourage, and motivate us. These tales often come from the experiences of both ordinary and extraordinary individuals, from both the past and the present. Significant narratives also appear in the writings of global faith traditions. I encountered one such story recently in philosopher-poet Mark Nepo’s daily meditation book, The Book of Awakening.  The epigraph for his January 10 entry featured this tale from the Tal