Five steamed buns have been very popular lately; haven’t you heard of them yet?

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【The First Steamed Bun】 A. A person who was starving to death stumbled and ran to a farmer’s house. The farmer gave him a steamed bun and a bowl of water, and the hungry man was saved. The saved person went to the farmer’s house and found that there was nothing there at all. I was moved to tears and remained kneeling there, unable to get up. From then on, filled with gratitude, he brought love to those in need he encountered. B. A person dying of hunger stumbled to a farmer’s house. The farmer gave him a steamed bun and a bowl of water, and the hungry man was saved. The saved person went to the farmer’s house and found that there was a lot of delicious food there. Gratitude was quickly replaced by anger. He raised his knife and killed the farmer, because he found that the farmer still had so much that he hadn’t given to him. Thought 1: The same behavior can lead to completely opposite results—seeing what one has received makes one feel grateful ； Seeing what one does not have leads to hatred. Thought 2: It is the steamed buns and water offered by the farmer that save lives, and it has nothing to do with what the farmer possesses personally. But real education places more emphasis on the generosity of a farmer with nothing, which implies a higher level of nobility. This naturally changes the standards and expectations in people's minds. In fact, kindness exists in every aspect of life; it’s something utterly ordinary. Everyone can show kindness, rather than waiting for someone like Farmer A to appear. Everyone is their own savior. Everyone can help those around them to the best of their ability. Thought 3: Gratitude or hatred is often determined by details rather than essence. Essentially, in both cases A and B, the outcome should be gratitude. But only normal and rational people can maintain the same grateful attitude in both situations. Thought 4: Is there another mindset that can exist beyond gratitude and hatred? 【The Second Steamed Bun】 A. A person who was starving to death stumbled to a farmer’s house. The farmer gave him a steamed bun and a bowl of water, and the hungry man was saved. But later, it was discovered that the rescued person was a wanted corrupt official. As a result, many people hate farmers, believing that they aid the oppressors. B. A person dying of hunger stumbled to a farmer’s house. The farmer gave him a steamed bun and a bowl of water, and the hungry man was saved. But later, it was discovered that the rescued person was a kind person who had helped others many times before. Thus, many people praised the farmer for doing a great meritorious deed. Thought 1: When saving people in trouble, one must consider their status; everyone will decide based on their own standards who to save and who not to save. As a result, many people decided it was better to mind their own business and stopped trying to save anyone they saw. Thought 2: If people can feel respect for the farmer in both situations, love will be able to flourish. Conversely, under the influence of snobbery, suspicion, and the like, love is lost. 【The Third Steamed Bun】 A. A person who was starving to death stumbled to a farmer’s house. The farmer pointed to another farmer’s house and said, “Look, that’s the man who gave away steamed buns and water to save people. Go and ask him for help.” ”The hungry man struggled to reach the farmer’s house. The farmer opened the door and said apologetically, “I have no food left.” ”As a result, everyone in the village hated this farmer, while no one blamed the farmer who never helped anyone. B. A person dying of hunger stumbled to a farmer’s house. The farmer pointed to another farmer’s house and said, “Look, that’s the man who gave away steamed buns and water to save people. Go and ask him for help.” ”The hungry man struggled to walk to the farmer’s house. The farmer opened the door and said, “I only have half a steamed bun left.” ”As a result, everyone in the village despised this farmer, while no one blamed the farmer who never helped others. Thought 1: For those who are kind-hearted, people’s standards tend to rise involuntarily. Thought 2: For selfish people, people lower their expectations to a minimum, so they won’t be disappointed either. Thought 3: Hyper-morality is a powerful force that drives away compassion, until everyone shuts their doors in the face of those who are hungry. 【The Fourth Steamed Bun】 A. A person who was starving to death stumbled to a farmer’s house. The farmer gave him a steamed bun and a bowl of water, and the hungry man was saved. The saved person went to the farmer’s house and found that there was nothing there at all. I was moved to tears and remained kneeling there, unable to get up. From then on, filled with gratitude, he brought love to those in need he encountered. At the same time, he fully supported any action taken by the farmer, regardless of whether it was good or bad. The farmer lost his mirror and thought he was right about everything. Later, he went bankrupt due to making a serious mistake. B. A person dying of hunger stumbled to a farmer’s house. The farmer gave him a steamed bun and a bowl of water, and the hungry man was saved. The saved person went to the farmer’s house and found that there was nothing there at all. I was moved to tears and remained kneeling there, unable to get up. From then on, filled with gratitude, he brought love to those in need he encountered. However, regarding the farmer’s actions, one should support his goodness and point out his mistakes; the farmer works hard, keeps improving, gradually prospers, and shows great kindness. Thought 1: Different ways of showing gratitude can lead to different outcomes. Thought 2: Normal thinking should be maintained at all times; speaking straight and offering criticism are often better approaches. Thought 3: In fact, after eating steamed buns and drinking a bowl of water, turning around and leaving is also a form of gratitude. Often, those who help others do so with a peaceful and grateful heart, without deliberately seeking praise or reward. 【The Fifth Steamed Bun】 A. A person who was starving to death stumbled to a farmer’s house. The farmer gave him a steamed bun and a bowl of water, and the hungry man was saved. The villagers would praise the farmer whenever they saw him, saying that he had done a good deed. Later on, even when faced with tasks beyond his capabilities, the farmer would step in to offer help. B. A person dying of hunger stumbled to a farmer’s house. The farmer gave him a steamed bun and a bowl of water, and the hungry man was saved. Some people suspect that the farmer is putting on a show, and even doubt that the hungry person is someone played by the farmer himself. So, when the farmer encountered those who sought his help, he stayed far away, fearing more slander. Thought 1: Praise or criticism often influences the behavior of some people, especially those who are not yet mature enough. Thought 2: If one seeks consistent praise for a certain behavior, it will only lead to obsession. Thought 3: Those who avoid confrontation when faced with slander will forever remain cowards. Thought 4: The farmer should quickly forget about that bun and that bowl of water, as well as what people say, and calmly do his own work, being a happy farmer. 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