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.
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 favour. If
you see a mistake, kindly pick up the brush and correct it."
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.
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, butt difficult to improve.
So don't get carried away or judge yourself by someone else’s criticism and
feel depressed... Always put your heart into your work and do yourself a favor
to keep yourself always inspired, since surrounding people are enough to do
demotivating job....