Feb 2 in MC Insights
Why blind men argue over elephants
The parable of The Blind Men and The Elephant goes...
A group of blind men heard that a strange animal, called an elephant, had been brought to the town, but none of them were aware of its shape and form.
Out of curiosity, they said: "We must inspect and know it by touch, of which we are capable". So, they sought it out, and when they found it they groped about it.
The first person, whose hand landed on the trunk, said, "This being is like a thick snake". For another one whose hand reached its ear, it seemed like a kind of fan.
As for another person, whose hand was upon its leg, said, the elephant is a pillar like a tree-trunk. The blind man who placed his hand upon its side said the elephant, "is a wall".
Another who felt its tail, described it as "a rope". The last felt its tusk, stating the elephant is that which is hard, smooth and "like a spear".
They all had their own ideas, but none could see the whole elephant.
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The earliest tellings of that tale date back over 2500 years ago, so when I say this is "old wisdom", I mean it.
So, my question to you is...
Are YOU a blind man arguing over elephants?
Maybe. Maybe not.
In my experience, though, most think the dilemma is resolved if all are told what the elephant is, whereas I'm determined to help people see.
The "elephants" of today are tech hacks, longevity secrets, get-rich-quick schemes, and more.
The one approach that will always bring sight to the blind, however, is a balanced life, an open mind, and a never-ending gratitude for the opportunity to play this game.
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Why blind men argue over elephants
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