Once upon a time there was a painter who had just completed his course
under disciple hood of a great painter. This young artist decided to
assess his skills of skills so he decided to give his best strokes on
the canvass. He took 3 days and painted beautiful scenery.
Suddenly an idea flashed in his mind and he decided to display it on a
busy street-square of that small town he was resident of. He wanted
people’s opinion about his calibre and painting skills.
He put
his creation at a busy street-crossing. And just down below a 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.
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.
Sobbing and crying inconsolably he told his master about what happened
and showed the pathetic state of his creation which was filled with
marks everywhere. Such was the state that colours were not visible, only
things one could see were crosses and correction remarks.
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 a flawless painting.” Young
disciple couldn’t believe it and said “I have lost faith in me and I
don’t think I am good enough. Don’t make false hopes..
“Do as I
say without questioning it. It WILL work.” Master interrupted him.
”Just paint exactly similar painting once again for me and give it to
me. Will you do that for your master?” Master instructed.
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 colours and brushes just below. Please do a favour.
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. But master wasn’t satisfied as yet and
he told his disciple “May be one day was too little a time for people
to come up with ideas and take out time out of their busy schedules to
correct it so let us keep it here for one more day. Tomorrow is Sunday,
so we can expect some corrections coming in.”
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!
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It is easier to criticize, but difficult to improve.
If you want to help people improve their behaviour it is worth
investing your effort in learning how to help people change their
behaviors, attitudes and skills. Also, always remember not to get
carried away or judge yourself by someone else’s criticism and feel
depressed as you are the best judge to judge yourself. Take Criticism in
your stride, consider those which are genuine and implement those which
you think is the best to improve you as a person!!
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