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Oasis

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Two people are wandering, lost in the desert. They are dying from hunger and thirst. Finally, they come to a high wall. On the other side they can hear the sound of a waterfall and birds singing. Above, they can see the branches of a lush tree extending over the top of the wall. Its fruit look delicious.

One of them manages to climb over the wall and disappears down the other side. The other, instead, returns to the desert to help other lost travellers find their way to the oasis.

Further reading

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  • The value of soft skills to the UK economyThe value of soft skills to the UK economy
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  • Hearts and flowersHearts and flowers
  • On politics and politicians—2On politics and politicians—2
  • Why emotional intelligence is important in the workplaceWhy emotional intelligence is important in the workplace
  • MaytimeMaytime
  • A short piece about making the other person more important than youA short piece about making the other person more important than you
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