It is Easier to Criticize, but DIFFICULT TO IMPROVE! (Inspiring Story), Mysticism, reading, forums, Numerology, Sun Signs, Divination

Posts: 4397 · Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 2:06 pm

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 a board 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 great artist and have learnt 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 another board which read -"Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. Since I'm new to this profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokes etc. 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...

JUDGE YOURSELF! YOU ARE YOUR BEST JUDGE!!!

Posts: 10719 · Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 3:15 pm

prasanna wrote:

JUDGE YOURSELF! YOU ARE YOUR BEST JUDGE!!!

Humm...strange....

I agree that we shall believe in ourself.....but how can we judge ourself....if we go for that....how can we then improve?

I think most will agree that we are disqualified as judges, if we have any near relation to what shall be judged, another question is if we agree upon the result....but that is up to each and one of us to evaluate....and to choose to grow, or stand still.

In the second part of the story it was not asked about judgement, but about improvement, where you need a skill, which isn't always needed to in order to give a good judgement.

To give positive critic (which always have value, because it is followed by an opinion, it is negative critic where you don't give opinions for improvement that is wrong) will almost always have benefit for the receiver, if evaluated...because it might give other views that is easy forgotten or neglected.