JUDGE YOURSELF!
Once upon a time there was a painter who had just
completed his course. He took 3 days and painted
beautiful scenery. He wanted the opinion of people
about his calibre 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
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...
CAclubindia
