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The “Wheat Principle”: Finding “Good Enough” in Love, Career, and Life
Three disciples asked Socrates: “How can we find an ideal life partner?” Socrates asked each of them to pick the largest ear of wheat in the wheat field, but they could not go back and could only pick one. The first two disciples either regretted picking the wheat ears too early, or were dejected because they hesitated and returned empty-handed. When it was the third disciple’s turn, he divided the wheat field into three sections, divided the wheat ears in the first section into large, medium and small categories for comparison, and then selected a relatively larger one in the second section of wheat field. After that, I stopped looking…
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Socrates’ Wise Response to His Angry Wife: A Lesson in Humor and Forgiveness
Socrates’ second spouse possessed an exceedingly fiery temperament and frequently rebuked Socrates. After all, Socrates, being three decades her senior, typically exhibited forbearance toward her. One fine day, a number of companions arrived at their abode to seek elucidation on specific principles. The discourse was animated, with each individual expressing their viewpoints. Socrates became so engrossed that he neglected his culinary duties. The wife escorted the children outdoors to engage in play, and prior to departing, she explicitly instructed him to prepare a repast and await their return. But now, time had slipped away, rendering any action futile, compelling him to endure her outburst. As anticipated, upon the wife’s return…
