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Personal Perception

Submitted by Pravs J on Sunday, 22 February 20095 Comments

Personal Perception

Different people have different perception. One man’s meat could be another man’s poison.

A couple bought a donkey from the market.. On the way home, a boy commented, “Very stupid. Why neither of them rides on the donkey? “Upon hearing that, the husband let the wife ride on the donkey. He walked besides them.

Later, an old man saw it and commented, “The husband is the head of family. How can the wife ride on the donkey while the husband is on foot?” Hearing this, the wife quickly got down and let the husband ride on the donkey.

Further on the way home, they met an old Lady. She commented, “How can the man ride on the donkey but let the wife walk. He is no gentleman.”The husband thus quickly asked the wife to join him on the donkey. Then, they met a young man. He commented, “Poor donkey, how can you hold up the weight of two persons. They are cruel to you.” Hearing that, the husband and wife immediately climbed down from the donkey and carried it on their shoulders.

It seems to be the only choice left. Later, on a narrow bridge, the donkey was frightened and struggled. They lost their balance and fell into the river. You can never have everyone praise you, nor will everyone condemn you. Never in the past, not at present, and never will be in the future.

Thus, do not be too bothered by others words if our conscience is clear. Do what you think is right, not what others think.

5 Comments »

  • smita said:

    very true….thanks

    - 22 February 2009 at 6:24 pm
  • Pannkaj Nikam said:

    Nice example… I liked it… If you wish to make everybody happy, you will be the one who is the saddest! :)

    - 22 February 2009 at 7:17 pm
  • Pravs J (author) said:

    @ Pankaj
    You summed up the story in one line. Thanks.

    - 23 February 2009 at 2:37 pm
  • Swamijee said:

    You cannot please everyone. In this world everyone has his own opinion. If u place a painting on the street and ask people to carry out correction, within minutes, u will find that entire canvas is full of colour strokes and the original painting is not there. But u ask them to create something on blank canvas, no body will put even a stroke.
    On the abovesaid donkey story, Bhupen Khaker, a well know indian painter has drawn a painting,depicting each episode; and at last he has drawn a huge nude male standing in the gallery to be viewed by everyone …. as if saying to the world….HELL WITH YOU. I am least bothered now.

    - 1 March 2009 at 10:33 am
  • Ramki said:

    Something everyone has to understand is that, no one is likely to go ahead in life if they start listening to all the comments from all those around them and acting accordingly. It is better to just let the comment go past you. Pay heed to only those who give you genuine advice or pass valid comments. Follow you mind and intution. That alone will hold you in good stead.

    - 1 March 2009 at 8:46 pm

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