128 Original Fables for Life’s Journey
A beaver learns what greed costs.
A river learns when to say no.
A chrysalis survives transformation’s unbearable middle.
A moth breaks free from false light.
Small Wisdoms is a collection of modern fables for thoughtful adults navigating a complicated world.
These short allegorical tales explore courage, compassion, integrity, aging, authenticity, and spiritual resilience in the 21st century. Each story stands alone. Together, they trace the arc of a human life — from first awakening to final transformation.
Perfect for readers who love reflective fiction, mythic storytelling, and books that can be opened anywhere and revisited often.
Open anywhere. Read slowly. Return often.
PAUL MANDELSTEIN writes where ancient wisdom meets modern questions. Influenced by Aesop, Hans Christian Andersen, and Joseph Campbell, his work draws from six decades of studying classical fables, mythology, and contemplative traditions.
