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The Story of the Chinese Farmer

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In "The Story of the Chinese Farmer," philosopher Alan Watts looks at the idea of what we consider good or bad fortune with the parable of a Chinese farmer, who refuses to see anything as positive or negative. This beautifully animated video will make you question whether one can truly know if something is good or bad when you can never know the consequences.

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Reflections (38)

Janine Janaki

A question that I like to invite often, particularly under apparently adverse circumstances is: what makes me think that this is not for the Highest Good? This welcomes a perspective more expansive than the one held hostage by the reasonable mind and senses!

Diane

A favourite idea is "Reflect --dont react" and this simple but profound story reminds me of that.

Irene M Kelly

Jane Kerschner shared it. Love the simplicity and the lack of judgment. I'm going to adopt more "maybes"!

ava

"There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so." Mel + azba + Jagdish = perfect!

Nimmi

Positive attitude is very important. One should not be judgmental to others.

v.subrahmanian

The attitude of equanimity to all situations/events in life. That is the characteristic of a sthita prajna described in the Bhagavadgita. That attitude makes a man wise.

mukesh

Positive attitude keeps your mind cool.

Duchess

A favorite parable but love the addition of hearing Mr. Watts narrate and the animation adds too.

Kristin Pedemonti

One of my favorite Folktales and a great reminder of non judgement of our experiences.

Neema

Life depends on the way we look

Linda Comer

Challenges in our lives can be challenging and rewarding or destroy us. It's our choice.

Fanny van Loggerenberg

That one cannot predict the outcome of what happens, whether good or bad.

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