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Right thinking

English book, p. 17

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

Right thinking For example, if someone insults you and damages your dignity, people usually can’t tolerate it and become angry, confronting the other person. They see tolerating the insult as being cowardly, and confronting it as a brave act. Because bravery appears better than cowardice, they turn away from what they see as cowardice and choose what they believe is a brave response. But this is an error in thinking. In reality, there is a third possible approach that they overlook. This means not wasting time getting provoked and fighting, but instead maintaining a positive course of action. This third approach is captured in the famous saying, “The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.” This isn’t just a moral statement but a crucial truth about life. This world is full of different kinds of people, which often leads to unpleasant experiences. In such situations, if someone reacts angrily to every bad moment and gets provoked by every irritation, they won’t accomplish anything meaningful. They will waste their time and energy fighting others. The right way is to focus their strength and abilities on positive growth and progress. In this world, a person has very little time and limited resources. Because of this, no one can afford to keep chasing others to teach them lessons or seek revenge. The cost of this approach is the suspension of their own progress and growth. Eighth Point: Principle of Adjustment Humans are naturally idealistic. They always seek the highest standards and aim to do their best in everything.

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