Post 11 The Earthworms and the Crabs
Xunzi, a famous Chinese philosopher, thinker and educationist advised us to be focused in whatever we do. He said that earthworms do not have sharp claws and teeth, and strong bones and muscles, yet they are able to eat of the earth above and drink of the spring water below because they are focused.
Xunzi further said that a crab has four pairs of legs and a pair of big claws. However, crabs are restless in nature and inattentive. This has resulted in them having to stay in holes made by snakes and eels. Therefore crabs are dependent on snakes and eels for shelter.
The teaching here is that we must be focused. We are encouraged to emulate the earthworms who have the will to make use of what they have to overcome all obstacles. When we devote our mind in working patiently towards achieving our goal, we will succeed.
Indeed, when a person is focused, he is like dripping water which can ultimately eat through a stone. His perseverance will lead him to success.
The earthworms focus to get what they want and do so with dignity. The crabs, even though with their innate prowess, fail to match the earthworms in character.
15 September 2009
Xunzi, a famous Chinese philosopher, thinker and educationist advised us to be focused in whatever we do. He said that earthworms do not have sharp claws and teeth, and strong bones and muscles, yet they are able to eat of the earth above and drink of the spring water below because they are focused.
Xunzi further said that a crab has four pairs of legs and a pair of big claws. However, crabs are restless in nature and inattentive. This has resulted in them having to stay in holes made by snakes and eels. Therefore crabs are dependent on snakes and eels for shelter.
The teaching here is that we must be focused. We are encouraged to emulate the earthworms who have the will to make use of what they have to overcome all obstacles. When we devote our mind in working patiently towards achieving our goal, we will succeed.
Indeed, when a person is focused, he is like dripping water which can ultimately eat through a stone. His perseverance will lead him to success.
The earthworms focus to get what they want and do so with dignity. The crabs, even though with their innate prowess, fail to match the earthworms in character.
15 September 2009
A good lesson to learn from. So let us be more focused in whatever we do and above all, do it with dignity.
ReplyDeleteI'd rather be a worm than a crab.
ReplyDeleteYes I would, if I really could...mm..!
ReplyDeletethanks for that encouraging post.
ReplyDeleteGlad that you like it.
ReplyDeleteCeaseless dripping of water will hollow out the stone..
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