by Honman Chan
The Biology researcher had ever done an interesting experiment. They put some fleas in a glass cup and observed the fleas. The fleas easily jumped out of it. The experiment was repeated several times and gave the same result. Fleas were found to be able to jump up to a height of 100 times its own height according to previous tests. They are thus the animal world’s champion in high jump. Next the researcher put the fleas into the glass cup again but this time, a glass cover was placed immediately over the top of the cup. This time the fleas bumped hard on the cover as they jumped up. After many bumps, the fleas grew cleverer. They adjusted their jumping height according to the height of where the glass cover was at the top. After some time, they no longer bumped on the glass cover but were able to jump freely in the cup under the cover.
The researcher next lightly removed the glass cover and observed again. The fleas were found to be still jumping at the adjusted height. The researcher then placed an alcohol lamp under the glass cup and lighted it up. The base of the glass cup got hotter and all the fleas started to show the natural instinct to escape from the life-threatening situation. They all managed to jump out of the glass cup in response to that.
The fleas stopped jumping higher not because they had lost their jumping ability. It was because the numerous setbacks and rebuff they faced created a psychological obstacle in them to become lost about themselves and forgotten that they are expert in jumping. The glass cover had veiled the fleas’ sub-conscience. Their desire and capability in taking actions were killed. But when their lives were threatened, they quickly put aside all negative feelings and managed to jump out.
We human beings are smarter species but when faced with negative situations, we sometimes respond in the same way as the fleas. Are anyone out there experiencing blows and setbacks and never dare to try again? Wherever you are now, whether you are swaying about due to setbacks or you are working hard for success, be absolutely calm in your heart and mind when faced with all kinds of circumstances. Don’t be blinded. Don’t lost heart and keep believing firmly in your ability and gift. Press on! You will succeed!
The Biology researcher had ever done an interesting experiment. They put some fleas in a glass cup and observed the fleas. The fleas easily jumped out of it. The experiment was repeated several times and gave the same result. Fleas were found to be able to jump up to a height of 100 times its own height according to previous tests. They are thus the animal world’s champion in high jump. Next the researcher put the fleas into the glass cup again but this time, a glass cover was placed immediately over the top of the cup. This time the fleas bumped hard on the cover as they jumped up. After many bumps, the fleas grew cleverer. They adjusted their jumping height according to the height of where the glass cover was at the top. After some time, they no longer bumped on the glass cover but were able to jump freely in the cup under the cover.
The researcher next lightly removed the glass cover and observed again. The fleas were found to be still jumping at the adjusted height. The researcher then placed an alcohol lamp under the glass cup and lighted it up. The base of the glass cup got hotter and all the fleas started to show the natural instinct to escape from the life-threatening situation. They all managed to jump out of the glass cup in response to that.
The fleas stopped jumping higher not because they had lost their jumping ability. It was because the numerous setbacks and rebuff they faced created a psychological obstacle in them to become lost about themselves and forgotten that they are expert in jumping. The glass cover had veiled the fleas’ sub-conscience. Their desire and capability in taking actions were killed. But when their lives were threatened, they quickly put aside all negative feelings and managed to jump out.
We human beings are smarter species but when faced with negative situations, we sometimes respond in the same way as the fleas. Are anyone out there experiencing blows and setbacks and never dare to try again? Wherever you are now, whether you are swaying about due to setbacks or you are working hard for success, be absolutely calm in your heart and mind when faced with all kinds of circumstances. Don’t be blinded. Don’t lost heart and keep believing firmly in your ability and gift. Press on! You will succeed!
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