You are the best judge

Once upon a time there was a painter who had just completed his course.

He took 3 days and painted beautiful scenery. He wanted people's opinion about his caliber and painting skills. He put his creation at a busy street-crossing. And just down below aboard which read -"I have painted this piece. Since I'm new to this profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokes etc. Please put a cross wherever you see a mistake."

While he came back in the evening to collect his painting he was completely shattered to see that whole canvass was filled with Xs(crosses) and some people had even written their comments on the painting. Disheartened and broken completely he ran to his master's place and burst into tears. This young artist was breathing heavily and master heard him saying "I'm useless and if this is what I have learnt to paint I'm not worth becoming a painter. People have rejected me completely. I feel like dying"

Master smiled and suggested "My Son, I will prove that you are a great artist and have learnt a flawless painting. Do as I say without questioning it. It WILL work." Young artist reluctantly agreed and two days later early morning he presented a replica of his earlier painting to his master. Master took that gracefully and smiled.

"Come with me. " master said.

They reached the same street-square early morning and displayed the same painting exactly at the same place. Now master took out another board which read -"Gentlemen, I have painted this piece. Since I'm new to this profession I might have committed some mistakes in my strokesetc. I have put a box with colors and brushes just below. Please do a favor. If you see a mistake, kindly pick up the brush and correct it." Master and disciple walked back home.

They both visited the place same evening. Young painter was surprised to see that actually there was not a single correction done so far. Next day again they visited and found painting remained untouched. They say the painting was kept there for a month for no correction came in!

Moral of the story:

It is easier to criticize, but DIFFICULT TO IMPROVE!
So don't get carried away or judge yourself by someone else's criticism and feel depressed...
JUDGE YOURSELF!!
YOU ARE YOUR BEST JUDGE!!!

Indian Sign Language Course

Indian Sign Language(ISL) Course has been offered to the British Council Members and staffs by ABILITY FOUNDATION and British Council - Chennai. It has been a great opportunity for each and everyone who participated in this course. Each and every moment was so enjoyable. It is not just a language which use to communicate, it is a gateway to the new world which we probably never knew. It kindled a new flavour in our life, it helps to break the barrier between different people.

Our teachers, Shreyansh and Feroz Khan from Deaf EnAbled Foundation through Ability Foundation, though they are deaf, very capable persons to teach anyone. Beginners like us, we are in the position of understand and communicate the basic conversation in sign language within two weeks.

Though the classes was in weekdays, everyone was tried their best to attend the class, I took a little break from office work and attended the classes and went back to office. Its not just because of punctuality that we had to follow, but the curiosity which made us to sit back all classes and participate with positive thoughts.

I take this opportunity to thank Shreyansh and Feroz for their great effort. We wish them to teach ISL throughout INDIA and break the barriers. Also, thanks to British Council - Chennai and Ability Foundation for this great opportunity for offered this course, and we wish them to achieve more. Thanks to each and every participants for their involvement to make this course successful!