~ Wisdom Words from Grand Master Wei Chueh ~
🧼 Story One (Interactive Version): Really Washed the Dishes
🟦【Beginning】
After school, Leo tossed his backpack on the floor and flopped onto the couch. Just as he turned on the TV, his mom’s voice called from the kitchen:
“Leo, can you help me wash the dishes? My hands are full cutting vegetables.”
Leo grabbed the remote and shouted back, “Fiiine!” His tone wasn’t exactly cheerful, but he slowly got up and walked to the kitchen.
🔍 Think About It:
How do you usually respond when someone asks for your help?
Are you truly willing to help, or do you feel like you just “have to”?
🟦【Half-Hearted Dishwashing】
He turned on the tap—swooshhh—and let the water run. He dumped the dishes into the sink, gave them a couple of quick scrubs, rinsed with cold water, and set them on the drying rack.
“All done!” He clapped his hands and went back to the couch, thinking, “That should be good enough.”
🔍 Think About It:
If you were the parent, would you be happy with the way he washed the dishes?
What’s the difference between getting something done and doing it well?
🟦【Busted!】
At dinner, Mom served a delicious meal—three dishes and a soup. Dad took a bite of tofu, then frowned.
“Huh? This plate feels kind of slippery… and there’s still a smell?”
Mom took a closer look and frowned too. “This bowl isn’t clean—there’s still grease on it!”
Leo froze. “But… I did wash it…”
Mom looked at him gently but firmly. “You washed it, but you didn’t put your heart into it. When we do something, it shouldn’t just be for show.”
🔍 Think About It:
Have you ever been told you were careless with your work?
Did you feel angry, embarrassed, or reflective?
When others give you feedback, what helps you accept it more easily?
🟦【A Fresh Start】
The next day after dinner, Leo walked into the kitchen on his own.
“Mom, let me wash the dishes today. I’ll do it properly this time.”
He squeezed out enough dish soap to make a mountain of bubbles, scrubbing every corner with a sponge. After rinsing, he dried each dish carefully with a cloth, then checked for any oily spots.
Mom walked in, eyes widening at the sparkling clean dishes.
“Wow, now that’s what I call clean!”
Dad gave a big thumbs-up. “You’re the Dishwashing Pro now!”
🔍 Think About It:
When you truly put effort into something, does the praise—and your own satisfaction—feel different?
Have you ever started off sloppy, but improved and did great later? When was that?
🟩【Closing】
Leo’s hands were a little wrinkly, but his heart felt warm.
This time, he didn’t just wash the dishes—he learned what it means to be genuine and to do things with care.
🧠 Final Reflection:
Think about something you did recently—did you just finish it, or did you put your heart into it?
If you could do it again, how would you do it better?
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