Cookie Thief

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I learned that you shouldn’t be quick to judge others always double think

The Cookie Theif

I learned never to judge without knowing the whole story and every detail

Life is funny 😅

It's better to talk to understand earlier 😂💔 I will try to keep this idea in my mind 💕

Great example of human kindness. I wish I would behave as the man in the story did.

I loved this very simple story. Shows how it pays off to be kind. :-)

Love this story

I find myself so focused on how other people are treating me that i dont even consider how i may be treating them. This story is a wonderful reminder to keep the ego in check.

Anxious because I didn't know where this story was leading

Every story has two sides and it is important to consider each before passing judgement

The Cookie Thief

I learned that no matter the situation you are in, don’t judge anyone or anything without knowing the whole story/all the details.

Not too sure

I learned that you can be kind even when someone else is in the wrong. No matter what situation you are in you don’t judge others you are kind to them

Funny

I learnt you can make mistakes but other people can forgive you.

The Cookie Thief

I learned to never judge someone so quickly and to always share what you have.

Cookie Theif

I learned and noticed you should never judge a book by it's cover.

The cookie thief

I need to be humble. It’s not about me. It’s good to be generous.

Biscuit thief

What a great story with such a meaningful message. Be careful not to judge others, for you never know who is an angel in disguise!

Sharing...

It’s not only nice to share but wise too. I especially love the way he went the extra mile & offered her half of his last one.

Puddle

On the surface a harmless story to be a „ good Christian“ ( don‘t judge others, share what you have so that others share with you). More-in-depth this story leaves you in a deep state of confusion and guilt. On purpose? It‘s not thought-provoking but brainwashing. Let me explain: being „nice“ sharing an innocent cookie without asking for permission seems to me unrespectful and violating natural unspoken boundaries. Maybe that‘s harmless, maybe that‘s not. The story even turns it into the opposite - YOU were the unrespectful one! The other was the kind person who didn‘t judge you. Well, typical example of gaslighting technique to lower your psychique boundaries. 👍🏻 ( d‘you all understand now the image of the ostrich?😉)

A lesson learned

My only question is...did she try to find the gentleman and explain why she ate his cookies? That would have made the day perfect for both of them.

Familiar

I have heard this before. But I think that is is super important to remember. How we can each make mistakes and then blame it on someone else. But we can all just be kind and focus on the good.

Beautiful

Don’t be so quick to make an assumption. Just go with it. Things aren’t what they’re always summed up to be :)

Very true

To be honest it makes sense, but I don’t want to be thought provoked when I’m trying to sleep 😂

Oh

The story was too predictable. I couldn’t focus because I already knew what was going to happen.

Excellent

Did not see that coming and made me realise most of the time when I’m at fault I don’t realise. Simple things like this! Perfect!

Good story

I liked the story itself but it didn’t really help my anxiety because of the embarrassment that she felt and stuff

Alright

It was an interesting story but didn't help with my stress.

I loved that story!

It made me realize that I blame other people for mistakes that I made all on my own. I do that because it is the much easier thing to do then to take responsibility for my own actions.

Really thought-provoking

I knew this already - to not point fingers easily. But this voice note reminded me of what I already know. I was anxious before I listened to this. I was a bit anxious while listening because it reminded me of a personal embarassing experience in the past. But I guess I braved it out and just focused my attention to the lesson of the story.

Be kind

Not to judge before knowing the real story & always be kind because if your mean to those you judge you might be wrong

Loved it.

I learned that I enjoy listening to stories. Although it didn't help too much with stress, I did enjoy it a bit.

P

People can be kind without a reason, and it is very important to remind that. Actually, our first instinct is to be rude, and not kind to strangers. Better to be kind without a reason, than rude without a reason.

Kindness

Kindness is two fold, you give you get, and in the end it’s all about the heart. Thoe it can be hard to be kind to some people.

Cute

I loved this story. I learned that sometimes you are at fault. Kindness, grace, and empathy are sometimes hard to show but it’s always worth it.

Wow

I had no idea that was coming I realised I have done that before

Intrigued

I learned to focus on others. Look into the peripheral and gain a greater understanding of things and people around me. Life isn’t all about myself and my self-righteousness. This is a great reminder of realizing and acknowledging fault in myself as it is so easy to place fault on others.

Loved it

It really had me thinking. Like sometimes I should just step back and look at myself, to see if I’m the one in the wrong not the other person, and to see how they’re feeling

Feelings

I shouldn’t jump into things thinking that the other person is doing the wrong because I could be the one doing the wrong

I feel new

I learned that I should not judge others and reflect on my actions at hand.

I was reminded

I have been trying to make it a habit to not judge others in a negative way. This reminded me to continue to do that

Touching.

I learned that it is very Important to realize everyone makes mistakes. And it’s not a good idea to overreact to mistakes made by others. And that I shouldn’t judge others.

I’ve learned that...

Sometimes we don’t realize what we do, be just realize what other people do.

Idk

I learned not too judge others when you’re at fault. And too also be generous too others even if they have no idea what they are doing wrong

Why Not

I really enjoyed this clever story. I try to be a positive person in general, however there are definitely times when I will have the tendency to let pessimism and negativity take over, or be quick to judge...and then I am guilty of telling myself that I am just being “more realistic” with myself in those pessimistic and negative situations. Being truly realistic is not a problem, but being negative can be. I hope to continue to work on self-confidence, optimism, and instead of being a “cookie thief” and being quick to judge, I must remember to take a step back, examine myself first, choose optimism, and if any self-doubt or judging thoughts come about, I’ll try to (always) ask myself “Why not?” instead of letting my thoughts limit my potential, and “be patient” when it comes to situations when I might want to judge others.

Cookie thief

Everyone is different but for the most part everyone wants peace

Cookies

I’m not above anyone. I think I’m helping people but they are helping me.

This was not only a sweet story but made me feel good about the kindness of other people

Everything is not always as it appears there are 2 sides to every story

Not to assume anything

We should never assume anything about any situation! I believe you need all the true facts or can at least prove your information or your FACTS in regards to your current situation.. Or if you facts are even the right ones!! If you don't have them correct then you have no right to ASS-U-ME Anyting!! bc then your often wrong, Which in tune Hurts YOUR relationship between (be it) your spouse, kid, parents, friends etc and can causes miss guided feelings, often ones of betrayed trust between your loved ones This story is a very good represention of that excatly!! 😁

It’s always easier to point the finger then to look within to our faults

Communication is key. Never assume anything. Take the time to ask questions and dig deeper.

My thoughts

People are quick to judge others because they are afraid. I also learned that people can be generous.

My thoughts

I learned that it’s ok to make a mistake, everybody makes mistakes. It’s ok to take accountability for what you have done it’s called self growth.

Cookie theif

I learned that sometimes you can be wrong even you don’t want to be

Okay

I wish that it was free for 7 minutes because that is how long it takes me to fall asleep 😴 that is my only complaint

Wow

That story made me think, that man was so generous and didn’t say anything. Even when they were his cookies.

4/29/18

It’s not correct to always assume YOU’RE right-People don’t always tell you when you’re hurting them

Cookie their

It’s easy to blame someone even though it could have been our own fault

First story

I learned that stories can actually help you feel better and the importance of listening and not to judge someone

Cookie thief

I learned that sometimes you think your right but your not. It can make you should a noxious

4/30 First Day

I listened to the Cookie Theif as I laid in bed in the dark before falling asleep. It really made me relax and think. Loved it!

Kindness

A good reminder that nobody is perfect. Try not to judge because the situation is usually not what it seems, especially after you discover the full story.

Cookie thief review

This story thought me a lesson not to judge people. At the same time, it also relaxed me.

What I learned

I learned that in life we’re all so quick to judge others .We need to loosen up a bit and remember that kindness is key .

Cookie

Sometimes in life. You just need to let things be. Life is short, we need to let things happen so we can learn and grow

I liked this

People are often so quick to blame other people that they don’t realize what they were doing was wrong. This is an important lesson

May 2nd thoughts - stories suck

I can rely on apps to give me daily scheduled activities ... maybe set an alarm to repeat I can’t get Robinson off my mind - we were invited to the same brunch & not sure what to do

Relating

This reminds me of the moments I have when I tell myself “I’m glad I didn’t say what I wanted to say” because if you put yourself in the lady’s shoes she wanted to tell the man to eat his own biscuits. But the plot twist revealed that the biscuits actually belonged to the man. If this was a real story I’m sure at some point she would’ve thought to herself “I’m glad I didn’t say anything. I would have been in the wrong the whole time and I could upset him and embarrass myself.” Also, it would have been nice if the story ended with her apologizing or giving him her biscuits but this is something reality based and sometimes we don’t get to say our goodbyes, gratuity, or apologies. Here’s something for perspective: What’s a moment that you interacted with someone and they were fussing about something you allegedly did wrong but it wasn’t true at all? This is why you’re told to step back from the situations and give yourself some time to think: perhaps this person was just mistaken. Of course you can’t always give everyone the benefit of the doubt but try to keep good judgement.

Cookie Thief

I smiled at the end. This really got it into me to realize how important not jumping straight to conclusions is.

Umm

Not everything is always what it seems! And we’re not right all the time either.

Love this

I loved this story, definitely not an ending I expected! A nice interesting alternative to the traditional mindfulness session.

Cookie thief

Don’t judge people because sometimes your not always right an pay attention to what your doing because you could embarrass yourself

Cookie thief

This story was good. I don’t think I could just sit there while someone was eating “my biscuits” I most likely would’ve told the man off. This story shows people that we must have a kindness for one another. We are all put on this earth together and it is important that we share it. Nothing is ever really our own for it was only created for us to share it with others.

It’s important to be nice and always share

Some times you just need to a friend. It helps to have a biscuit here and there

The truth of the matter is

Kindness and generosity are two of the greatest gifts mankind has the ability to give to others. Not only do they allow the giver the opportunity to show love but they also add an additional dimension to the heart recognition and processing of the other. It becomes a personal growth step for each. Judgment just simply does not belong as we engage with others.

Assuming

I learned that you can’t assume and judge others. Of courses I’ve never judged anyone in my entire life but it’s always amazing to be reminded that you can’t assume things about others. For example,Somebody in your class could have fallen asleep during class and you’d probably think ‘wow, she’s is definitely going to fail this test’ but she ends up getting the highest grade in the class much to everyone’s puzzlement and disbelief. EVERYONE is unique and special in their own way and assuming is wrong.

Infallible

I learned that everyone makes mistakes and to just laugh it off and go with the flow.

Funny/eye opening

As a mom it’s so easy to assume I know the whole story. A good reminder to stop and take a minute before assuming.

eye opener

This really opened my eyes and taught me to not always judge people, because we are human too and make the same mistakes.

Cookie Thief

We often are so quick to blame others for our own mistake. We have to stop and think and check our selves first before we judge or blame others

Worth the calories!

One pack of cookies can teach us a lot! 😋 this is a good example of my typical misjudgment of a situation. And I'd benefit from occasionally replaying it as a reminder. I'm enjoying your app. Thank you!

Cookie thief

I like cookies I don’t mind sharing I liked this story because I can relate to mindlessly eating food. Good message too!

Cookie Theif

I learned that we all make mistakes and often blame others for our own mistakes.

Wow what a metaphor

We tend to jump to conclusions almost automatically; that person did that intentionally, that person did that for a reason, but then, when the moment of truth arrives we are exposed to the real story! And that is that you cannot judge anyone

Wow, Thank u !

When I heard what happened in the end I started thinking what if I’ve been through similar accident like this one and it helped me this story to stop judging people

Wow I was really impressed with that story.

I learned that when you think that they are making a mistake it might not be themselves it might be you making the mistake.

Snack for the heart

This was an absolute heart warming story and it made me feel a lot better. What an adorable way to explain that it’s all about perspective and that we should step back every once in a while and go “Is it something I’m doing or missing that help me understand the situation better”?

I felt calm and a little happy

I learned you should judge but also treat others with kindness as you never know what’s truly going on in their life

Judging

I learned to be careful not to judge till I understand the whole situation. If the woman tried to understand that the cookies she was eating wasn’t hers but the man’s.

conclusion

I noticed that the woman in the story is like many people. With the realization that it’s is easier to blame others than yourself. We as a whole need to find that we are all full of faults and instead of hiding them we need to acknowledge them and forgive ourselves and later learn to forgive others as they make mistakes as well.

Cookie Theif

This was a lovely story. It was so inspiring and interesting. Reminds me of my three year son every day.

Mistakes

I just went through a fight because someone did something that for me wasn’t right, we scream to each other and then I just decided to meditate... thanks of course everybody make mistakes

That was a beautiful story.

When we avoid saying anything before we know the whole story, we save ourselves and others a lot of embarrassment

Cookie Thief

We need to be more kind. We need to not judge. We need to be more generous

I felt the story was too plain & nonsensical.

I learned one should not just jump to conclusions and fire off w/o checking out all the details first. Reminds me of the saying - Should not “assume” anything since it makes an “ass” out of “u” and “me”. This all reminds me to be mindful and aware before taking action...

Jumping to Conclusions

We are so quick to jump to conclusions sometimes in a situation without seeing the whole picture first. I have done this many times. When I have been wrong I have owned up to my mistake and apologized to that person. For so many people owning up to their mistakes is so hard for them.

This story brought the biggest smile to my face. Simple yet perfect for what I needed to hear!

It's difficult but incredible to push yourself to think of reasons why others do the things they do instead of jumping to conclusions. It's a goal of mine to make more decisions similar to the man splitting the last biscuit! ☺️

Beautiful

This story had a nice meaning that everyone can be at fault but yet to never judge

Freaking out

I felt anxious throughout the story and although inspiring, the embarrassment and cringe factor made my anxiety skyrocket...

Regret

I’m always so quick to judge never remembering I have flaws too and I make mistakes. This story made me realize that we all make mistakes including myself

I guess everyone is doing their best

I guess sometimes I feel awfull because I think people isn't giving me what I want. I blame and judge just as thw character of this story, but who am I to judge? Maybe this people give me they entire box of biscuits? Idk! Yet, we all male mistakes, we are all learning and doing our best.

I felt amazing. These breathing exercises are very relaxing. Whenever I’m feeling stressed

I have learnt that whenever I’m feeling stressed to just breathe

I felt good because I don’t need to judge people and see if they been generous with me

I learned that if I want to give I have to accept that the people may not saying thank or may not appreciate that because I didn’t do that to get them like me I do that to feel good because I’m being generous to others and I have appreciate my gesture and be proud about it or stop doing it. Don’t wait the others make you feel good about yourself do that to you because you deserve to feel great about yourself Thank Aura to make me believe that

Patients VS overreacting

I try not to judge guests actions at work, because I don’t always know what they’ve been through before they have reached their destination. It can be a challenge and sometimes it’s gratifying and other times not. But, I’ve learned to react as if they’re wright even if I know they’re not. When their head clears they sometimes come back and apologize. It’s always best not to react until you know for certain what the cause of the problem is. Better for them, better for me🌞

Sharing

I learned that sharing is truly caring . The end of this story really surprised me. It made me laugh and smile i loved it.

Kindness to strangers

I learned that it is better to be warm & generous rather than judgmental & standoffish. I honestly think I tend to be the latter far too often. I prefer to be like the man in the story: good natured & giving.

Even after I’ve heard this story 2 times the app keeps playing this

I don’t want to hear this again please show me some new content

Hppy

I feel happy loved and all warm inside I loved it vey much

Loved it

I really loved the safe place idea it really just made my feel safe and relaxed

Cookie Thief

I thought I’d listened to this one once before. Such a nice reminder to skip judging others when you have the chance.

Thank you:)

Be king always. Give thanks be grateful. We are one. Sometimes in life we want to blame others for what has gone wrong with our own lives but that will not solve anything about the situation you are in. Keep a positive attitude and this too shall pass. And when you look back at this time you will realize that it is okay.

I learned....

I learned not Jude people or jump to conclusions because we might be the ones being unkind. I really love this story 👍♥️🤔

At fault

Heard this story before, but because a certain situation occurred last week in which I placed blame on another person when in fact, bringing this story into it, I am at fault.

Judgment

I learned that judging people Is never a good idea because we all make mistakes and one day it might be you who finds themselves in a certain predicament.

Thief

Taking another’s possessions may only supply stimuli temporarily

Thankful

I’ve heard this story before. It always makes you grateful for others in your life, either strangers or friends and family, we shouldn’t judge other from the outside. Like our grandparents would always tell us, don’t judge a book by its cover. We should all except one another all day everyday.

Not to Judge Others

How easy it is to accuse others of harming us when all the time it is us who are the guilty ones.

Cookie Thief

I learned that you should check your facts before making accusations and that kindness is always the best option.

Cookie Thief

I was greatly moved by the generosity of spirit of the gentleman in this story and was reminded that attitude/mindset significantly impacts experience.

I felt surprised by the ending

I learned that you shouldn’t judge others, especially because it can come back to bite you!

Acceptance

I was touched by how kind the man in this story was, how even though he didn’t know the woman, he was kind enough to share. I wish this happened more often.

Mistakes

Making mistakes are critical when it comes to growing as a person. This story gives me hope for humanity.

Cookie thief

Don’t judge others for a mistake u have made I’ve also learned to be kind and generous to others no matter the mood the place or time

Cookie Thief Story

It’s easy to forget the small details or things that seem insignificant, take the time to notice the small things as they tend to have the greatest impact. I have to realize that I can’t control everything, I can control my mood and my thoughts, therefore, choose to make it positive why stack the deck against yourself.

Don’t jump to conclusions

I find myself jumping to conclusions all the time and often eat pissed off at people for no reason. I’m not sure why but it is always me just jumping to the wrong conclusion without thinking it through. Always think about what you are doing and don’t judge someone for how they were or how they seem, judge people for who they are, what they do and what they mean to you.

repetition

i have read this story before, and each time i hear it, the same feeling, a feeling of almost unknowing, washes over me every time.

Jumping to conclusions

I LOVED this story. It really made me think about the times where I thought someone was at fault but really it was me who was at fault. I feel like this is a great life lesson.

My Cookie Thief Experience

I learned that sometimes in life we can think that other people are at fault and we can think ‘What on earth are they doing?’ but then we realise that we’re the ones at fault.

I thought the cookie thief story was good because we can all relate to it. I remember the feeling.

I learned that you really cannot judge your neighbor because we never have the while story or all the facts.

Great story but...

This is a great story, I have heard it before but told differently and thought the version I originally heard carried more meaning! In the version I prefer: The lady not just confused that the man is eating her cookies but is actually very upset, even angry, and says nothing. Then the man gets up, expresses that he enjoyed sharing a snack together and leaves. Then she notices her full box of cookies in her bag. I find the parable more effective when the lady’s negativity was the self-made product of her presumptions and reluctance to inquire why the stranger was doing what they were.

Cookie thief

Think before you open your mouth Realise that like is about those around us Strangers or family

Interested

I learned that judging people is wrong, and that the world is full of mistakes... but it takes a wise person to move on and enjoy what around him.

Cookie Thief

I learned that you should not jump to conclusions but instead stay calm and be kind.

I noticed that after a while, the thought provoking stories helped calm me down from feeling anxiox

Sitting in a small quiet room, plugging in my ear buds plugging out the world, a great way to feel relaxed

okay...

i learned that when you are not paying attention to the situation at hand, it is easy to believe that you are not at fault. So, you need to slow down and recognize what is happening.

The cookie theif

I learned that you should always be generous and nice and not judge others because in the quickest second you could be the one making a mistake.

Genuinely kind.

Maybe not all men are bad men. Maybe some men actually have good intentions. Maybe I shouldn't be so hard on my spouse. I should be more forgiving and not so abrasive and set boundaries for myself so I don't allow myself to be pushed across my limits. Maybe he really does see the world as I do and I let old thoughts and bad patterns get in the way of seeing him for who he is.

Cookie Thief

I need to remember this lesson with my son. For the most innocent things can look guilty to someone else out of context.

cookie thief

Awe that was a cute story lol but a powerful message that rings true in a lot if situations

Cookie theif

I thought that while it was a cute story, it didn’t relax me or give me much to think about. I’ve heard variations of the story before and it isn’t the most interesting. She made a mistake. He was kind enough to share. That’s all.

thought provoking indeed

Interesting story and it gives a fresh perspective on behaviour and the ability to avoid conflict and be kind despite the situation at hand. It is a refreshing perspective as many would not do the same. Thank you for the story

Cookie thief

A very interesting and unusual story that shows that we aren’t always right and shouldn’t jump to conclusions, I feel so relaxed after that story and it gave me a new perspective on how I think about other people’s behaviour

todos erramos

errar faz parte da vida, para aprendermos... não podemos nunca julgar ninguém, porque todos nós erramos, e faz parte :)

Thoughts

I don’t like how she told me to do that with my legs it hurt

Short story

I thought this was a lovely and rather simple story that conveyed a larger message that we are not always right, we should not judge at first glance, and to just be kind to those around us

Not long enough

Loner sessions please and not long enough and I wanna be able to replay them

Biscuits

Well, today this story was perfect. I am bound to meet this new person and can have this relationship build from there or no. I have to remember that I can not judge and that not everyone is perfect.

Evaluate yourself

We so quick to jump to conclusions without evaluating the whole story. We judge people so quickly when they are at fault but qwe miss our own mistakes. Every situation and experience good or bad is a learning curve.

Feelinggs

My dreams affect me even tho they aren’t real, but I WONT LET THEM. BECAUSE THEY ARENT REAL AND ARENT AN INDICATOR OF HOW I FEEL

Feelings

Oh my gosh! That made me teary. Loved the point of the story, was so much more genuine than I expected.

Good moral

But how did she not know she was eating his biscuits, but good story to look within and check our judgments of others

Cookie thief

Often we assume or believe our version of what we are experiencing is the absolute truth. Without stopping to really evaluate and consider that we are the one’s in the wrong. Great reminder that what we believe to be true could very well not be what we believe.

Cookie Thief

This is an absolutely wonderful story! It has a great message, and makes me smile, because I’ve done something like that before.😊

The guilty Cookie Thief!

Haven't we all been the Cook Thief at some point or many points in our lives.... Great story!

Cookie Thief

You might not ever know the entire story. You will never see the story from both sides. So in this world where you can be anything, be kind.

blame

when something is out of place or doesnt seem right, and we dont have all the facts, we can end up writing a story in our heads to make sense of what's happening and typically we are the hero in the story, not the other person(s). in this case it was that the man is a thief...

It didn't work

I didn't feel any relaxation, I just don't know, but maybe stories are not to me/my style, but anyway, It didn't work.

Unexpected Ending

Shows how important it is to think before acting. Both parties showed restraint and it paid off (the woman didn’t falsely accuse someone and the man did a great deed).

Dont judge others

introspection is better than blame. one should see what they could potentially be doing

idk

dont always assume wt you dont really know and make sure of it before you say something about it

thoughts

I learned that never blame one another without actually knowing the truth.

Mine!

Life has been good and I’m learning how to just enjoy and observe. Society has taught us to take, keep, and fight for what’s right. Although, I’m aware that I’m quick to judge, ridicule or defend; I must not forget to stop and just relax. I will make efforts to freely give without expecting anything in return, to let go and forget the small stuff.

we all get it wrong sometimes..😉

I've learned that at times I am so driven with getting my point across,I never listen to the other side of the argument...so I will learn to listen to others and not be so focused on been heard,for when you listen it's when you learn the most..

Twist

I noticed that this didn’t go how I thought it would- I figured it was a metaphor for dealing with our problems. I like this version much more!

11/10

Today I learned that it’s easy to think that someone else is at fault when it’s really yourself.

Biscuits

Generosity aids in the act of sharing public space. Generosity is a choice. A choice I make when boarding the MTA everyday. Generosity is a requirement to live in harmony with others around me in such a place like New York City.

Biscuit story

Not to assume things or the worst about others and situations

A Matter Of Perception

We cannot judge the feelings or the characters of others with perfect accuracy from their actions or their appearance in public; it is from their careless conversations, their half finished sentences, that we may hope with the greatest probability of success to discover their real characters. Why judge when it’s only a matter of perception?

Suspense

Walking in the woman’s shoe I too thought it was strange what the man was doing. I was trying to predict the lesson of this story. I was no way near because I thought the man was homeless and a cookie would make his day. Or maybe he missed eating cookies with someone special who just passed away or left him. Something like that.

Day 13

I realize often that my perspective can be skewed due to things like pride, ego, confidence. But they don’t always serve me beneficially or people around me. I’m happy I can acknowledge that I am wrong. Even if it is after the fact

It’s not always the others fault.

People need to learn not to blame other people all the time. Making them feel like they’re doing everything wrong. We have to stop judging others instead we should think of us and our mistakes. We’re making mistakes everyday and not blaming ourselves for it. But if the first person does something wrong we are the first ones to judge. This has to stop. Why do we have to be so mean to each other? This has no solution. Just be nice, to judge anyone. Make them feel good or at least distance yourself from them if you don’t like them...

Situations

I learned that things are easier when you step back and look at how simple it really is.

Cookie thief

People need to calm down , understand things without judging and so do I

Me

I look for the worst in people without looking at my own faults with shit perception

Cookie thief

I learned that everyone should stop judging people from first impressions and appearance.❤️

Dont assume

Many people (myself included) Can be really quick to judge and not fully assess the situation. This can lead to an argument that could have been avoided otherwise. Its always important to gather as much information as possible before making a decision.

Unexpected

It was a funny story, but in fact, it happens in real life. We should all be generous. After all, we are lucky to have something to share. Unlike others who have to ask to have something.

Cookie thief

I realized I often jump to conclusions without even realizing it, as did the girl in the story

Cookie Thief

I felt shocked and I learned that you shouldn’t judge people.

Cookie Thief

I learned that before you judge or assume something get all the information and truly just ask if you don’t know. The whole situation could’ve been avoided if the girl would’ve just spoke up and pushed passed her fear and said something to the gentlemen and then they could’ve talked and laughed about it and she wouldn’t have to be sitting on a plane feeling bad. Don’t let situations and opportunities pass you by. I learned that I do this sometimes, I jump to conclusions before I have all the information or don’t ask or just speak up about something. We all have dealt with this and are prone to these feelings of judgment and fear but that’s why when we are mindful and don’t let negativity in we can push all those feelings away and truly see things for how they truly are! Which opens the doors to new and great opportunities and the possibilities are endless. I really enjoyed this mediation. Really need this reminder today 🧘🏼‍♀️😌

I know this would've been a good story and it was recommended for me

But I couldn't understand the why do you call it I think narrator very well and so try to do a different story but a lot of people like it

Cookie thief

This is the second time I’ve listened to this story and I love it so much

British lady

Said biscuit a lottttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt

I’ve heard this before

I’ve heard this before but still this time it seemed more touching.

Wow

I thought it was slightly amusing that she was stealing his cookies and he offered her half at the end.

Life lesson

I thought that story was amazing but I.......😁 love that the man was generous

Stuck in our thoughts

I learned that generosity is given to us each day if we only look around and notice.

MY Time

i learned that I am giving valuable time away, rather than keeping it for me.

Giving

I noticed that during this the man was just being nice and sharing and sometimes we don’t understand what we’re doing wrong

Cookie Thief

I learned that good things are all around us if we only take the time to notice them and not take them granted.

Change

I love how this story can just change people. This story reminds me of a teacher I had that recently passed away I can just picture him giving away his cookies to a stranger. I won’t give his name but I know he’s in a good place now and bless his family for getting through this.

I notice I enjoy these stories for the reminders of who I am and who I want to be.

I learned that the act of awareness is a constant in life for me to remain cognizant of who I have been, who I am and who I am becoming.

Wonderful story

I absolutely loved the story. It made me question what I think is happening around me and made me want to take in all the facts and evidence before coming to an assumption about someone or something.

Still anxious but I am smiling

I should also watch out that I do not steal someone's biscuits lol. another thing ti be anxious about.

I love this story

I love this story because it makes me fell like I shouldn’t just go ahead and jump to conclusions and even making me feel like I should think not assume.

Two Perspectives

I noticed that my first reaction was embarrassment for the woman at not knowing she was mistaken, which I think was an interesting response. The man might have perceived her as zestfully unrestrained in her invitation of him to warmly engage with her in actively holding that quiet transient space. A mindful “breaking bread” together, however temporary. For all she knew he delighted at her relishing of the present moment.

I felt way to comfortable thank you

Learned tha ti should make my life more peacefully My anxiety was killing me this app is helping me a lot and I feel better

Cookie Thief

We all make mistakes. Do not be so sure that you are always right! Also be gracious to others when they make mistakes.

I am thankful for this opportunity to learn how to manage internal stress and how to slee peacefully

I learned that hearing stories when trying to sleep makes me more anxious like as I’m trying to keep up and focus on the story versus relaxing.

I am feeling extremely depressed and anxious

I didnt learn anything today i dont know what else to say at this moment i feel hopeless

Good

I,leaned that is good to have a friend even though She or,he is annoyed

Resentment and Hate. Trying to not feel this way any longer.

I was too consumed with my own thoughts that I didn't give the story the attention I ahould have. I'm in a state of angry and resentment. I've noticed that I spend my entire day projecting those feelings at one person and I can't seem to channel it in a different way. I try to forget and at sometimes I can put it into prospective and make myself understand that there are way more important things in life and better ways to focus that energy in good ways. But at the end of day, they still come back. I resent the person for what he did and the way he handled it. For how he made me appear to others. As something im not. He was the terrible person and the things he did were just plain wrong and indecent coming from a human being. I want him to know what he did and realize that it was his mistakes that lead to this point. And mine for not having walled away when k know I would have.

Being me

I can be so focussed but I can also be so distracted and aura helps me stay calm

Cookie Thief

One of my biggest flaws is always believing I’m right; no matter what. Accepting my mistakes is so difficult that I’ll become angry and deflect just to avoid admitting my wrongs. I need to become better at saying I’m sorry.

Cookie thief

This is a very common story, ive heard this a million times. The girl should have paid more attention. That guy was goals.

Recharging in the Afternoon

I felt relaxed and more alert after some time listening to the music and nature sound.

I’m so calm

I learned that relaxing is good before bed and the music helps

It’s nice I felt good it’s relaxing for me

I learned that sometimes it’s better to relax . I love relaxing now the music makes me more calm

wow i’m shocked

i just learned that my entire mindset can change in only three minutes, and that it doesn’t take an hr long session to feel calm :)

Tried

I felt many emotions going through me. I am just feeling very anxious, but it was a calming story just hard to pay attention/relax.

Sad

Didnt work It was too short............................AND i do not know what else to say

Cookie thief

Women think everything is a mans fault i have no more to write here. Maybe I could say I was a little disappointed with how short the story was

I feel alone. I need to learn how to like it.

I'm a fun person. That's not enough for anyone, they always want more so I try to give more of myself and it's still not enough. I need to not care about it.

That story made me smile

Not to judge others and that anything can happen and to be kind and others can be kind in return

My first story

I felt really nice... It was the 1st story and i love stories and it had a really good moral

Relaxed

I feel a lot more relaxed. The story was very soothing to listen to & I really enjoyed it.

Experience

I learned that not everyone is at fault. Don't judge. Take time to really think about your actions, collect your thoughts before pursuing judgements.

Cookies

I need to look at the bigger picture before judging. I can many times I’ve convinced myself that I’m being nice to someone only to look back and realize that I resent having to act nice

Be observant.

Be more curious and less reactive. Make connections and build bridges. Share your biscuits. What goes around comes around.

While listening

I enjoyed the background notice of the running water and animal noises. I felt at peace while listening to the story. I was more focused on the background than the story.

At Peace

I felt at peace finally after a long week of bad events happening. I have to just stop and breathe. Listening to this has really helped me feel better.

it was a cute story

You might not know everything, so maybe next time don’t assume without knowing all the facts.

NOT working

Why am I hearing a thought provoking story when I'm trying to fall asleep??? Also, too many layers of relaxing sounds! Birds, waves, music aaaaand running water??

Sold!

I loved my first story! Very calming & relaxing. I’d appreciate stories that are a bit lengthier, too.

Cookie Thief

I felt calm and relaxed while listening to her story. He voice is very relaxing and it was easy to stay focused on her words.

First story

We shouldn't be so quick to judge others it is easily done.

Loved it

Took my mind right out of my troubles. Made me smile. Didn't even realize how closely I was listening til I realized it had affected my mood. I was happy.

This was an amazing story.

Always be tenorios and kind even when someone else is at fault. I’ve heard this story before but wanted to hear it again. One of my favorite story’s!

I felt light and so relaxed

I learnt that having compassion and kindness is the only way to live.

Mistakes

Everyone makes mistakes. No one in this life will ever be perfect. That is why we cannot judge our neighbor. For only God can judge us.

Everyone makes mistakes

I learned just how easy it is to make mistakes but it is the way we handle these mistakes that makes the difference.

Perception

It’s not so much that I am learning from these stories but they are providing me with a concrete image of things I already believe, taking them from my subconscious to my consciousness, allowing me to integrate them into my life more effectively.

Biscuits

I felt, as the women in the story did, perplexed and annoyed, then the embarrassment and acknowledgement, not about cookies but other times where I blamed others for my mistakes or missteps. I want to create a habit within myself where I don’t rush to judgement and, as well, I am able to easily apologize when I do.

Sunday anxiety

Don’t judge before knowing all the details is easy to see mistakes in others

Surprise Biscuits

Simple truths to enjoy life a little easier. After the question presents itself your imagination starts to run wild with ideas about the intentions of the man and lands on the simple and elegant truth.

Mistakes & judgment

We all make mistakes we all judge. We sometimes think our selves better than we are

Compassion

Mistakes happen to anyone- no one is immune- and it’s important to keep perspective

Simple yet Powerful

Watch your thoughts. If one changes there mind they change there life.

Biscuits

I learned that not everything is how it seems. Sometimes we misunderstand things and its easier to blame others then put the blame on ourselves.

Don’t blame or judge too soon

When we think someone is helping themselves to something that belongs to us, we must not judge. There may be a reason or we could be at fault. We should pay attention to our actions first before we judge or or down on the actions of others.

Mistakes

I often make the mistake of always thinking I’m right, and assuming the idiocy of others.

The great reminder

This story reminded me that things are happening all around us that will teach us and ground us, if we are open enough to see them. There is kindness in the hearts of so many many if only we take the time to be generous.

Cookie

I learned that until one knows the full story of another... don’t judge them. I felt the emotion of the lady and also the realization of being wrong.