The Splash of Wisdom

Some people never seem motivated to participate, but are just content to watch while others do the work. They are called "Spec Taters ". Some people never do anything to help, but are gifted at finding fault with the way others do the work. They are called "Comment Taters" Some people are very bossy and like to tell others what to do, but don't want to soil their own hands. They are called "Dick Taters". Some people are always looking to cause problems by asking others to agree with them. It is too hot or too cold, too sour or to sweet.. They ?are called "Agie Taters". There are those who say they will help, but somehow just never get around to actually doing the promised help. They are called "Hezzie Taters".  Some people can put up a front and pretend to be someone they are not. They are called "Immy Taters". Then there are those who love others and do what they say they will. They are always prepared to stop whatever th...

Humility is an endearing quality. It wins the heart of people. A humble man shines without making an effort to do so. His simplicity and humility make him immensely likable.  Let us try and analyse the issues of humility a bit more deeply. Let us try and understand what are the features and qualities of a humble man. The 7 features of a humble man are - SIMPLE THINKING - When he thinks, he  thinks simply. Grand ambitions and impractical hopes do not cloud his thinking. SIMPLE SELF-IMAGE - His image of his own self is simple. He is mindful of his weaknesses and does not claim a position of superiority which he does not hold. SIMPLE TALKING - He talks with simplicity. High words of self-praise and boasting are absent. He talks to the point without any superfluity in his speech. TOLERANCE - A humble man is tolerant of all those around him. He realises that every man has a right to his belief, both in thought and practice. RESPECTFULNESS - A humble man does not carry the b...

Once upon a time a big monk and a little monk were traveling together. They  came to the bank of a river and found the bridge was damaged. They had to wade across the river.  There was a pretty lady who was stuck at the damaged bridge and couldn't cross the river.  The big monk offered to carry her across the river on his back to which the lady accepted.  The little monk was shocked by the move of the big monk and was thinking "How can big brother carry a lady when we are supposed to avoid all intimacy with females?" But he kept quiet. The big monk carried the lady across the river and the small monk followed unhappily. When they crossed the river, the big monk let the lady down and they parted ways with her. All along the way for several miles, the little monk was very unhappy with the act of the big monk. He was making up all kinds of accusations about big monk in his head. This got him madder and madder. But he still kept quiet. And the big monk had no inclination...