The Futility of Comparison

ACTIVITY OF THE DAY

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GLASS PAPER

MATERIALS NEEDED

1. Torch light (flash light)

2. Colored glass paper.

PREPARATION:

Have enough pieces of glass paper and torch lights for everyone, or all

can share the activity.

ACTIVITY:

Take the torch light and demonstrate how

to turn it on. Show how thoughts change

colors as per the moods in our mind. If it is

removed, the light is clear. Every one

should take a turn removing the thoughts

PRESENTATION:

The flashlight is like our mind. The glass

paper is our thoughts. Our vision is

distorted by the thoughts we project. If we

remove the glass paper/ thoughts, our vision

and outlook is clear. But everyone has

preconceived ideas and different thoughts

and ways of looking at things; this is what

brings in confusion. Remove the thoughts,

AFTER ACTIVITY:

What does the glass paper represent? Why do we see in different colors? What happens when we feel that we are very clear about an idea? "We use our intuition."