Relationships Series - VI

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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..