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THE PAINTER
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!
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 behaviours, 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!!
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!
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 behaviours, 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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