Arjun loved to play cricket with his friends, but he often
found himself feeling upset whenever his team lost a match. Instead of
acknowledging his own feelings, Arjun would blame his teammates for the defeat,
believing they were responsible for his sadness.
One day, as Arjun sat alone by the riverbank, feeling
dejected after another loss, he saw an elderly man approaching. The man, named
Guruji, had a kind smile and a gentle demeanor. Sensing Arjun’s sadness, Guruji
sat down beside him and asked what was troubling him.
Arjun poured out his frustrations, blaming his teammates for
the loss and his resulting sadness. But Guruji listened patiently and then
gently spoke, “Arjun, blaming others for your sadness is a sign of
emotional illiteracy. True happiness comes from understanding and managing your
own emotions.”
Arjun was taken aback by Guruji’s words. He had never
thought about his feelings in that way before. Reflecting on Guruji’s advice,
Arjun realized that his happiness shouldn’t depend on external factors like
winning or losing a cricket match.
From that day on, Arjun started to pay more attention to his
own emotions. Instead of blaming others, he learned to accept his feelings and
find ways to cope with them positively. As he did so, he discovered a newfound
sense of inner peace and happiness that no cricket match could ever provide.