The woodcutter's "clairvoyance"

Misfortune is an embarrassing thing in life. The flower of life has just begun to sprout, but it has been hit by rain and frost, and the sail of the career has just set off, but it has encountered a violent storm, and the journey of the career has appeared reefs and dangerous shoals, how unfortunate. However, it is not surprising that misfortune appears in our lives. For the misfortune encountered, we should pay attention to its existence value and utilization value, instead of blindly avoiding and retreating.

Because bad things, under certain conditions, can lead to transformation and lead to good results. It is in the trek of one high and one low that people go through the course of life.

He who avoids misfortune will not get rid of it; He who laments misfortune does not diminish misfortune; Giving in to the unfortunate will not drive away the unfortunate. Only by treating the unfortunate people correctly can they make them a stepping stone to maturity, an arrow on the way to the march, and thus do what is very human.

Misfortune is like a mirror, which can reflect the firmness or weakness of a person's mind and will, and can produce two different results. Those who fight against misfortune will alleviate the pain caused by misfortune and minimize it. Those who succumb to misfortune can only become unfortunate prisoners and be devoured by misfortune. If one sees misfortune as a ladder forward, one can see the light; If you treat misfortune as a slide, you can only fall into a mud pit.

The more critical a person is, the more important it is to remain calm and come up with a solution to the crisis.

Once upon a time, there was a woodcutter who lived with his wife outside the village. Every morning, the woodcutter would go out to the forest to cut trees, and when he returned home in the evening from his day's work, his wife would always prepare a hot and delicious meal waiting for him.

One day, the woodcutter came home from work early, but unexpectedly saw his wife cheating on the village pawnshop owner at home from the window. When he opened the door, he could clearly hear the pawnshop owner hurriedly looking for a place to hide.

But the woodcutter has always been a calm and humorous man. Quietly, he stepped forward and hugged his wife, and told her, "The god of the forest has given me a pair of clairvoyance, and I only need to look at a small hole in the center of a piece of wood to see things that are invisible to ordinary people." He also told his wife that he had found something of value hidden in the cupboard in his room (referring to the pawnshop owner, of course). To prove his new abilities, he locked the cabinet, carried it to the counter of the pawnshop, and offered 50 gold coins to the shopkeepers to sell the cabinet and its contents.

Then the woodcutter went outside and paced leisurely and smoked a hookah, letting the man think about the business slowly. At this moment, he heard the suffocated pawnshop owner in the cabinet shouting loudly, asking the man to pay the ransom quickly so that he could be released.

In this old Japanese fable, the woodcutter uses an ingenious trick to give the impression that the miserly pawnshop owner "pays" for his actions. The woodcutter's calmness and tactful humor in turning the tide not only allowed him to easily win 50 gold coins, which he had a conscience to avenge (if he had killed the pawnshop owner in a fit of rage, he would have gained more than he would have gained), but also proved that he was superior to others and did not have to worry about losing face, and thus made it easier for the woodcutter to face or deal with his own pain.

The skill of the woodcutter lies in the fact that he can still choose to maintain humor and outwit himself at the very moment when his emotions are high, to withdraw himself from his anger, and to deal with things in a practical and frustrating way.

In fact, everyone will inevitably encounter this kind of critical moment or sudden change in life, as long as we can face it calmly and deal with it flexibly, we will definitely be able to find a good solution.

When you get into big trouble, be glad it doesn't get any worse. There are times in life when things are far from being as bad as they seem. In the face of misfortune, the first thing to do is to analyze the situation and accept the status quo. When you realize that things may not be as serious as you think, you take the first step towards solving the problem.

Virtue also creates wealth

A philosopher took a group of students to roam the world, and in 10 years they traveled to all the countries, visited all the learned people, and now they are back, all full of money.

Before entering the city, the philosopher sat down on a meadow in the suburbs and said, "After ten years of traveling, you are all well-educated, and now that your studies are coming to an end, let's take one last lesson!" ”

The disciples sat down around the philosopher. The philosopher asks, "Where are we sitting now?" The disciples replied, "Now we are sitting in the wilderness." The philosopher asked, "What grows in the wilderness?" The disciples said, "Weeds." ”

The philosopher said, "Yes, the wilderness is full of weeds." Now what I want to know is how to get rid of these weeds. The disciples were astonished, they did not expect that the philosopher, who had been discussing the mysteries of life, would ask such a simple question in his last lesson.

One of the disciples spoke first and said, "Teacher, as long as there is a shovel, it is enough." The philosopher nodded. Another disciple continued, "Burning with fire is also a good way. The philosopher smiled and motioned to the next. The third disciple said, "Sprinkle lime and get rid of all weeds." Then came the fourth disciple, who said, "Cut the grass and get rid of the roots, just dig out the roots." ”

When the disciples had finished speaking, the philosopher stood up and said, "This is the end of the lesson, and when you go back, remove the weeds in your own way." In a year's time, we will meet again. ”

A year later, they all came, but the place where they had gathered was no longer overgrown with weeds, but a field of crops full of grain. The disciples sat down around the valley and waited for the philosopher to arrive, but the philosopher never came.

Years later, the philosopher died. When the disciples were sorting out his remarks, they secretly added a chapter at the end: There is only one way to get rid of the weeds in the wilderness, and that is to plant crops on them. In the same way, the only way to keep the soul free of distractions is to occupy it with virtue.

Imagine how meaningful those students' lives would be if they lacked this last lesson, even if they learned to be rich.

There was a man who wanted to become a rich man, so he went to God and begged him. In a moment of zeal, God gave him a basket of virtues. The man said in distress, "God, I want money!" God said, "Yes! What I give you is virtue, because virtue can make you money! The man returned to earth in bewilderment and spread widely what God had given him. A few years later, he became a tycoon. Although this is a story that people have made up, it also illustrates the truth that virtue can create wealth.

A military-industrial enterprise that produces civilian furniture, after a batch of goods was shipped, it was found that a table was missing a coat of paint. After searching, the table has been purchased by the customer. So the factory broadcast on the radio for half a month, looking for the buyer. Unexpectedly, although this initiative did not find a buyer, it attracted the good news that 12 shopping malls were willing to underwrite the factory's products.

The good reputation of this military-industrial complex has allowed it to get a big windfall.

A few years ago, someone's wife heard from someone who didn't know much about it that ×× brand UPS power supply could stabilize voltage and protect electrical appliances, so she came to a computer supply store to buy it and wanted to use it as a power protector for a new refrigerator at home. The owner of the computer supply store asked the wife in detail about her intentions and thought: To sell or not to sell? Selling, this power protector is useless for protecting the refrigerator; If you don't sell it, you will lose the "fat" you get it. After much hesitation, the shopkeeper's conscience triumphed over greed. He explained to the wife in detail the purpose of the power supply and the power consumption of the refrigerator, and advised her not to spend a few hundred yuan on something that was useless to him. The wife was puzzled at first, but when she realized that the shopkeeper was indeed well-intentioned, she sincerely admired it. The next day, a man and his wife bought a valuable computer from the store because both the man and his wife felt comfortable buying from here. And when they met, they talked about the good character of the owner of this shop, and several of their relatives and classmates were infected and bought a lot of things from him. A person of good character not only wins the hearts of the other person, but also the hearts of those around him, and everyone who knows that he has good character is willing to associate with him.

When Lincoln was a lawyer, he was approached to defend a party who had clearly failed in a lawsuit. Lincoln replied, "I can't do that." If I had done that, I would have unwittingly shouted at the court floor: 'Lincoln, you're a liar, you're a liar.'" ”

Why did Lincoln become one of the greatest figures in American history and be respected for so long? In addition to his accomplishments, it is also due to his great character.

As the president of the United States, "Bill Klingdun" has been noted by the world during his tenure, and his ability to govern is impeccable. But a series of scandals brought him a lifelong shame, even though the American people forgave him. At the turn of the century, he led the United States down the path of prosperity, but he also wrote down the stain on his character into American history.

(William Jefferson Clinton, commonly known as Bill Clinton, born August 19, 1946 in Hope, Arkansas, USA, was an American Democratic politician.) ）

Moral character comes into play throughout a person's life, either as a treasure trove or as a stumbling block to your journey. Think about it, if you are labeled as immoral at the age of twenty or thirty, what will you do in the future? Only by treating people with a good moral character can we benefit for life.

The most worthy of respect for a person is the excellent character he has shown in the process of pursuit and struggle. True luck belongs to people who have good character. Virtue is golden

The return of tossing and turning

One evening, he drove home alone on a one-way country road. Making a living in this small Midwestern town, his pace of life is as slow as the classic car he drives. He hasn't found a permanent job since the factory closed, but he hasn't given up hope. The air outside was cold, and the twilight began to envelop the wilderness, and in such a place, who would drive on this road except for the people who had migrated?

Most of his familiar friends have left the town. Friends have their own dreams to achieve and their own families to raise. But he chose to stay in his hometown anyway. This is where he was born, where his childhood and dreams are located, and where his parents left him a "home". The lights of his classic car are broken, but he doesn't have to worry, he can recognize the way. The sky is starting to get dark, and the snowflakes are getting thicker and thicker. He told himself he had to hurry home.

He almost didn't notice the old lady who was trapped on the side of the road. It was already dark outside, and it was difficult for the old lady to ask for help in such a remote place. I'll help her, he thought, as he pulled the classic car to the old lady's Mercedes and stopped. Although he smiled at the old lady in return, he could tell that the old lady was very nervous. She wondered: Will she meet a robber? The man looked destitute and hungry like a wolf.

He could read the thoughts of the old lady shivering in the cold wind. He said, "I'm here to help you, old mother." You get into the car and get a little warmer inside. Don't worry, my name is Byron. "The old lady's tires have burst, so she can change them to a spare tire. But this is not an easy thing for the old lady. Byron got under the car to see where part of the chassis could hold the jack up, and as he climbed in and out, he accidentally broke his knee. By the time the tires were changed, his clothes were dirty and his hands were sore. Just as he was putting the last few screws on the table, the old lady rolled down the window and began to talk to him. She told him she was from the big city, passing by and was very grateful that he could stop and help her. Byron listened as he put the broken tire and repair tools back into the old lady's back compartment and closed it with a smile on his face. The old lady asked how much he should be paid, and said that he didn't care how much he wanted.

Because she could imagine that if Byron hadn't stopped to help her, anything could have happened in a place like this and at this time.

Helping this old lady is to ask her for money? Byron didn't think about it. He never saw helping people as a job. Others should help when they are in trouble, he used to do this, and now he doesn't want to change this kind of man's rule. He told the old lady that if she really wanted to repay him, then the next time she saw someone in need, she would help someone else. He added: "You have to remember me then. ”

He watched her car walk away. His day wasn't going well, but now that he's helping someone in need, he's in a good mood as he drives home.

Let's talk about the old lady. She drove nearly a mile into the car when she saw a small café on the side of the road and parked in. She thought that she would have to drive a little way to get home, so she might as well eat something to warm her body.

It's a very old café with two gas dispensers outside the door; The room was dark, and the cash register was as useless as an old telephone. The hostess came over and brought her a menu, and the old lady felt that the hostess's smile made her feel very comfortable. She had a big belly and looked at least 8 months pregnant, but the fatigue of the day did not make her lose her enthusiasm for hospitality. The old lady thought to herself, what made this pregnant woman have to work, and what made her still entertain her guests so warmly? She remembered Byron.

The waitress took the old lady's 100 yuan bill to settle the bill, but the old lady quietly left the café. When the waitress returned the change to the old lady, she found that the place was empty, and when she was thinking about where the old lady was going, she noticed that the old lady's napkin had words written on it, and under the napkin, she found that there was another 300 yuan.

The napkin reads: "This money is my gift." You don't owe me anything. I've been through where you're now. Someone has helped me as much as I help you now. If you want to repay me, don't let your love be lost. ”

The waitress read the words on the napkin and tears welled up in her eyes.

That night, she came home and lay in bed tossing and turning, unable to sleep, thinking about the notes and money that the old lady had left behind. How did the old lady know that she and her husband were worried about money? The baby will be born next month, but the cost is not at all, and she and her husband have been worried about it. Now it's okay, the old lady is really in the snow.

Looking at her sleeping husband beside her, she knew that he was also worried about making money during the day. She leaned over to give him a gentle kiss and said softly, "All will be fine, Byron, I love you." ”

It is an eternal truth that good people will be rewarded in the end. Be a good person and don't care about the immediate gains and losses.

Fail and get up again

A lot of people tell themselves, "I've tried, unfortunately I've failed." "They didn't really understand what failure really meant.

Most people will not have smooth sailing in their lives, and they will inevitably suffer setbacks and misfortunes. But a very important difference between a successful and a loser is that the loser always treats setbacks as failures, so that each setback can deeply undermine his courage to pursue victory; Successful people never give up, and in the face of setbacks again and again, they always say to themselves: "I have not failed, but I have not succeeded." "A person who has lost for a while, if he continues to work hard and intends to win back, then his loss today is not a real failure. On the contrary, if he loses the courage to fight again, he really loses!

Sally Rafael, a famous American radio broadcaster, has been fired 18 times in her 30-year career, but each time she has set her sights on the top and set bigger goals. Initially, because most radio stations in the United States believed that women could not attract audiences, none of them were willing to hire her. She managed to get a job at a radio station in New York, but was soon fired, saying she couldn't keep up with the times. Sally wasn't discouraged by that. After learning the lessons of her failures, she pitched her talk show idea to NBC Radio. The radio station reluctantly agreed, but offered to host the show on the political station first. "I don't know much about politics, so I'm afraid it's hard to succeed." She was hesitant for a while, but her unwavering faith prompted her to take the plunge. She was already familiar with broadcasting, so she used her strengths and approachability to talk about what the upcoming National Day on July 4 means to herself, and invited viewers to call and talk about their feelings. Listeners immediately became interested in the show, and she became famous as a result. Today, Sally Rafael is the host of her own TV show and has twice won important host awards. "I was fired 18 times, and I would have been scared off by these bad luck and couldn't do what I wanted to do," she said. Instead, I let them spur me on. ”

Macy, the American department store king, is also a good example. Born in Boston in 1882, he went to sea as a young man and opened a small grocery store selling needlework and thread, which soon closed down. A year later, he opened a small grocery store, which still failed.

When the gold rush swept the United States, Messi opened a small restaurant in California, thinking that providing food to gold diggers was a surefire business, but most of the gold diggers got nothing and could not afford anything, so the shop closed down again.

After returning to Massachusetts, Messi confidently started the cloth clothing business, but this time he not only went out of business, but simply went bankrupt and lost everything.

Messi, who did not give up, went to New England to do a cloth and clothing business. This time he was in operation, and he was very flexible in his trading, and even made his business in street shops. With $11.08 on its books on its first day, Macy's, now in the heart of Manhattan, has become one of the largest department stores in the world.

If a person focuses on the pain of frustration, it is difficult for him to take a break and think about how he will work hard and succeed in the end. One boxer said, "When your left eye is injured, your right eye has to be wide open to be able to see the enemy clearly and have a chance to fight back." If the right eye is closed at the same time, then not only will the right eye be punched, but I am afraid that even my life will not be guaranteed! "That's the way boxing is that, even in the face of an extremely strong attack, you still have to keep your eyes open and face the feeling of injury, if you don't have it, you will lose even more. In fact, how can life not be like this?

"Get up again if you fail" seems to be the best sentence to encourage losers, but to truly achieve it, it takes the quality and courage of self-encouragement.

Pointless arguments

Prizes are offered to reward the fastest runners. This is not about the runners in a race, but about the fastest and most rewarding runners in the race throughout the year.

"I've got the jackpot!" "There are people who have relatives and friends on the judging committee, so we have to do justice." The snail actually won the second prize! I really want to think it's an insult to me. ”

"That's not right!" "Enthusiasm and perseverance must also be taken into account," the fence post said. Many people of position have said this, and I understand the meaning of it. It did take half a year for the snail to walk through the door, and because he was in a hurry, he broke his thigh. He's racing with all his heart, and he's carrying his house on his back! It's all worth rewarding! ”

"You should take me into account, too!" Little Swallow said, "I believe that no one is as fast as me when it comes to flying." I've been everywhere, I've only flown far, so far, so far! ”

"Yes, that's your misfortune!" The fence post said, "You love wandering too much. As soon as the weather is cold, you are no longer at home and run away to a foreign country. You don't have any patriotism at all. You are not eligible to be considered! ”

"But I've lived in the swamp all winter!" Little Swallow said, "If I take all this time out, is it worth thinking about me?" ”

"If you can get a certificate from the swamp goddess that you sleep in your home country half the time, then people will consider you!"

"I deserve the jackpot, not the second prize!" "I know that the hare runs so hard because of cowardice," said the snail, "that he always thinks that if he stops, he will be in danger." Instead, I see the race as a task, and I put a lot of credit on it! If anyone deserves the jackpot, it's me! I don't want to make a big fuss about it, though, I hate it. The snail spat out a mouthful of slime.

"I can formally assure you that every award is carefully considered, at least my vote is carefully considered." The stake, which is the landmarker of the woods, said, "I always think it out and follow the order. Every time I give the first prize, I always count it from the first letter down; When deciding the second prize, it is always counted down from the last letter

There should be an order for everything, so, I give the first prize to the hare. ”

"If I hadn't been a judge, I would have voted for myself." The mule said, "People should not only consider the speed of running, but also other conditions." For example, a person can carry a heavy burden. This time, however, I am reluctant to bring this point up, nor to discuss the hare's resourcefulness in the race, or to leap to the side of the road in order to confuse pedestrians, so that his cunning may not be seen. However, I think there is another point that should not be overlooked, and that is what everyone calls 'beauty', and I am a person who likes to focus on 'beauty'. I like to look at the hare's beautiful, plump ears and see them as if I were a child, so I voted for him. ”

"Shh The fly said, "I don't want to make a speech, I just want to talk about one thing." I can say with certainty that I have run ahead of a hare more than once, and that I broke the hind leg of a hare not long ago. I was sitting on the front of a train, and I used to do this because that's the only way one can see your speed. A little hare ran in front for a long time, and he didn't expect me to sit on the locomotive. In the end he had to run away, but his hind leg was broken by the train, and it was because I was on it! The hare stopped, but I continued to run. This can be regarded as defeating him! But I don't need to win the award. ”

"I think ......," thought Wild Rose, but she was slow to say it, for she naturally disliked to express her opinions, "I think the sun deserves the first and second prizes." He had covered an incalculable distance in an instant. He came straight from the sun to us, and when he came, he was so powerful that he woke up the whole of nature. He has a beauty, and all our roses blush and smell when they see him! Our venerable Mr. Jury didn't seem to notice anything about it! If I were the sun's rays, I would make them sunshot. However, this will confuse them, but they may have been confused in the first place. I still don't have an opinion! Wild Rose thought silently, "May there always be peace in the woods!" Because sunlight lives longer than all of us! ”

"What exactly does the jackpot do?" Earthworm asked. He slept for too long, and only now came.

"It's free access to the vegetable garden!" The mule said, "I suggested this award. The hare deserves it. As a savvy judge, I take into account the welfare of the winners. Now the hare can have no worries about food and clothing. The snails can sit on the stone wall and lick the moss and bask in the sun, while they can all get a position as a reviewer, because it is always good to have an expert on the so-called committee. I can say that I have great expectations for the future and we are already off to a great start! ”

What does this slightly ironic sketch make you think of? Are they the boring animals who are participating in the awards, or are they the self-righteous humans in nature?

In fact, in today's noisy society, there are too many vain fame and profit that are not worth chasing, and there are often many boring people who participate in such endless awards and arguments, and express some self-righteous opinions, but the result may be a lifetime. What's more, it doesn't mean anything to you and it doesn't help you in life.

Don't be self-righteous, who doesn't know that "the public says that the public is reasonable, and the mother-in-law says that the mother-in-law is reasonable".