You can live your life happily if you manage to walk the right path and think and act correctly. 🌟
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The Parable and the Peach
A Sufi teacher always concluded each lesson with a parable, but his students often struggled to grasp its meaning.
One evening, a student approached him and asked,
"Teacher, you share these stories with us, but you never explain their meanings."
The teacher apologized,
"My apologies. Let me make amends by offering you a delicious peach."
"Thank you, teacher," the student replied, delighted.
"May I peel it for you, to make it more enjoyable?"
"Thank you very much," said the student.
"Would you like me to cut it into pieces for easier eating?"
"Of course... But I wouldn’t want to take advantage of your kindness, teacher."
"You’re not taking advantage; it’s my offer. In fact, let me chew it for you before giving it to you," the teacher said with a smile.
"No, teacher! I don’t want that!" replied the astonished student.
The teacher fell silent for a moment.
"If I explained the meaning of every story, it would be like offering to chew the fruit for you before you taste it yourself."
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A Sufi teacher always concluded each lesson with a parable, but his students often struggled to grasp its meaning.
One evening, a student approached him and asked,
"Teacher, you share these stories with us, but you never explain their meanings."
The teacher apologized,
"My apologies. Let me make amends by offering you a delicious peach."
"Thank you, teacher," the student replied, delighted.
"May I peel it for you, to make it more enjoyable?"
"Thank you very much," said the student.
"Would you like me to cut it into pieces for easier eating?"
"Of course... But I wouldn’t want to take advantage of your kindness, teacher."
"You’re not taking advantage; it’s my offer. In fact, let me chew it for you before giving it to you," the teacher said with a smile.
"No, teacher! I don’t want that!" replied the astonished student.
The teacher fell silent for a moment.
"If I explained the meaning of every story, it would be like offering to chew the fruit for you before you taste it yourself."
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"The archer draws his bow only when it is needed, and loosens the string when it is not. For if the bow were constantly drawn, it would break. The same is true of human nature: if a person were always to devote himself to serious matters, without allowing any leisure or jokes, he would either gradually fall into madness or immediately be struck by paralysis."
— Herodotus
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— Herodotus
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Black and White Crow 🦅
A fable by Vladimir Shebzukhov
...He turned out to be of a lower rank!
S. Mikhalkov "The Thick and the Thin"
The Black Crow suddenly entered the restaurant 🍽.
Upon seeing the White Crow in the corner,
She devised a plan known only to her.
Her voice exuded pomposity and confidence:
"Hey, waiter! I'll pay for the food
That the guests ordered in the restaurant.
But I won’t include the White Crow's meal.
You can present her the bill yourselves!
I give this payment as a gift!"
The White Crow cried: "Thank you!" 🙏
The Black Crow didn't expect this.
"Hey, waiter! Pour wine for everyone!
I’ll pay for all the wine in cash.
The White Crow shouldn’t drink wine!
I give this payment as a gift!"
The White Crow cried: "Thank you!" 🙌
And the Black Crow whispered into the waiter's ears,
Only quietly approaching the bar:
"The White Crow isn't friendly with her head!
She would have been offended and left long ago!"
The waiter replied truthfully:
"The White Crow is the restaurant's director!" 🦸♀️
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A fable by Vladimir Shebzukhov
...He turned out to be of a lower rank!
S. Mikhalkov "The Thick and the Thin"
The Black Crow suddenly entered the restaurant 🍽.
Upon seeing the White Crow in the corner,
She devised a plan known only to her.
Her voice exuded pomposity and confidence:
"Hey, waiter! I'll pay for the food
That the guests ordered in the restaurant.
But I won’t include the White Crow's meal.
You can present her the bill yourselves!
I give this payment as a gift!"
The White Crow cried: "Thank you!" 🙏
The Black Crow didn't expect this.
"Hey, waiter! Pour wine for everyone!
I’ll pay for all the wine in cash.
The White Crow shouldn’t drink wine!
I give this payment as a gift!"
The White Crow cried: "Thank you!" 🙌
And the Black Crow whispered into the waiter's ears,
Only quietly approaching the bar:
"The White Crow isn't friendly with her head!
She would have been offended and left long ago!"
The waiter replied truthfully:
"The White Crow is the restaurant's director!" 🦸♀️
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It's not the one who has little who is poor, but the one who desires too much. 🌱
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When Pittak asked Solon, who remained silent at the table, why he was not speaking—whether it was because he couldn't find a subject to talk about, or out of foolishness, he received the answer: "No fool can stay silent at the table." 🤫🍽
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"To please everyone is an art that no one can master" — Allen Leuten recht getan ist eine Kunst, die niemand kann.
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The Eternal Life of Ramakrishna 🌼
As Ramakrishna neared the end of his earthly journey, he could neither eat nor drink, which caused great concern among his disciples. Swami Vivekananda, overcome with emotion, knelt at his master’s feet and pleaded:
"Why don’t you ask God to take away your illness? At least ask Him to let you eat and drink! God loves you, and if you ask, a miracle will surely happen! He will free you."
Other disciples joined in the plea.
Ramakrishna, moved by their devotion, replied, "Very well, I will try."
Closing his eyes, his face radiated an inner light, and tears streamed down his cheeks. In that moment, all pain seemed to dissolve. After a time, he opened his eyes, meeting the joyful gazes of his disciples, who were certain a miracle had occurred.
Ramakrishna spoke:
"Vivekananda, you fool! You asked me to do something foolish, and I, in my simplicity, obeyed. I asked God, 'Why can’t I eat or drink? At least let me do that much.' And God replied, 'Why do you cling to this body? You live on in your disciples. Through them, you eat and drink.' In that moment, I felt a profound freedom, and I wept."
Ramakrishna’s sense of unity with all life transcended his physical being. When his wife, Sarada Devi, asked if she should follow mourning customs after his death, he gently reassured her:
"I am not leaving. I will remain here in everything around you. You will see me in the eyes of those who love me, feel me in the wind and rain. When a bird takes flight, perhaps you will remember me. I will always be here."
Sarada Devi honored his wisdom. She wore no mourning attire and shed no tears, finding solace in the love of Ramakrishna’s disciples. To her, he was never gone, for his presence continued to illuminate her life.
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As Ramakrishna neared the end of his earthly journey, he could neither eat nor drink, which caused great concern among his disciples. Swami Vivekananda, overcome with emotion, knelt at his master’s feet and pleaded:
"Why don’t you ask God to take away your illness? At least ask Him to let you eat and drink! God loves you, and if you ask, a miracle will surely happen! He will free you."
Other disciples joined in the plea.
Ramakrishna, moved by their devotion, replied, "Very well, I will try."
Closing his eyes, his face radiated an inner light, and tears streamed down his cheeks. In that moment, all pain seemed to dissolve. After a time, he opened his eyes, meeting the joyful gazes of his disciples, who were certain a miracle had occurred.
Ramakrishna spoke:
"Vivekananda, you fool! You asked me to do something foolish, and I, in my simplicity, obeyed. I asked God, 'Why can’t I eat or drink? At least let me do that much.' And God replied, 'Why do you cling to this body? You live on in your disciples. Through them, you eat and drink.' In that moment, I felt a profound freedom, and I wept."
Ramakrishna’s sense of unity with all life transcended his physical being. When his wife, Sarada Devi, asked if she should follow mourning customs after his death, he gently reassured her:
"I am not leaving. I will remain here in everything around you. You will see me in the eyes of those who love me, feel me in the wind and rain. When a bird takes flight, perhaps you will remember me. I will always be here."
Sarada Devi honored his wisdom. She wore no mourning attire and shed no tears, finding solace in the love of Ramakrishna’s disciples. To her, he was never gone, for his presence continued to illuminate her life.
#Psychology
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Social expectations and gender differences may lead your husband to constantly struggle with his emotions: there is what he feels and what he believes is "allowed" to express. He is used to avoiding vulnerability, dependence, and feelings of weakness. This creates challenges in connecting with you—a woman who wants to hear that she is important and appreciated. Often, men like your husband channel their emotions into activities such as work, sports, or hobbies.
For your partner to start opening up, he needs to feel comfortable and safe with you. This will happen when he sees that you yourself freely express your thoughts and emotions—that you are authentic and vulnerable.
Avoid asking him to share his feelings directly. Instead, talk about yourself—your emotions, experiences, and feelings toward him. Speak from your heart without overthinking, analyzing, or attempting to influence or control him. Once he sees you connecting with your emotions and expressing them clearly, simply, and without judgment or expectations, he may one day follow your example.
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For your partner to start opening up, he needs to feel comfortable and safe with you. This will happen when he sees that you yourself freely express your thoughts and emotions—that you are authentic and vulnerable.
Avoid asking him to share his feelings directly. Instead, talk about yourself—your emotions, experiences, and feelings toward him. Speak from your heart without overthinking, analyzing, or attempting to influence or control him. Once he sees you connecting with your emotions and expressing them clearly, simply, and without judgment or expectations, he may one day follow your example.
#Psychology
@Motivation