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 people's opinion

about his caliber and painting skills.*

 

*He put his creation at a busy street-crossing. And just down below

aboard 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 a 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 strokesetc. 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!!!*