JUDGE
Once upon a time
there was a painter who had just completed his course. He took 3 days and
painted beautiful scenery. He wanted people's opinion about his caliber and
painting skills.
He put his creation at a busy street-crossing. And just
down below aboard which read -"I have painted this piece. Since I'm new to this
profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokes etc. Please put a
cross wherever you see a mistake."
While he came back in the evening to
collect his painting he was completely shattered to see that whole canvass was
filled with Xs(crosses) and some people had even written their comments on the
painting.
Disheartened and broken completely he ran to his master's place
and burst into tears.
This young artist was breathing heavily and master
heard him saying"I'm useless and if this is what I have learnt to paint I'm not
worth becoming a painter. People have rejected me completely. I feel like
dying"
Master smiled and suggested "My Son, I will prove that you are a
greatartist and have learnt a flawless painting. Do as I say without questioning
it. It WILL work."
Young artist reluctantly agreed and two days later
early morning he presented a replica of his earlier painting to his master.
Master took that gracefully and smiled.
"Come with me." master
said.
They reached the same street-square early morning and displayed the
same painting exactly at the same place. Now master took out anotherboard which
read -"Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. Since I'm new to this profession I
might have committed some mistakes in my strokesetc. I have put a box with
colors and brushes just below. Please do a favor. If you see a mistake, kindly
pick up the brush and correct it."
Master and disciple walked back
home.
They both visited the place same evening. Young painter was
surprised to see that actually there was not a single correction done so far.
Next day again they visited and found painting remained untouched. They say the
painting was kept there for a month for no correction came in!
Moral of
the story:
It is easier to criticize,
but DIFFICULT TO IMPROVE!
So don't get
carried away or judge yourself by someone else’s criticism and feel
depressed...
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