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In this noisy era, we often question our own value and feel that our abilities have not been fully utilized or evaluated correctly. Recently, the abbot of a temple in Japan explored this topic with a unique and thought-provoking inspirational essay, which has attracted widespread attention. He used the pricing of cola as an analogy to guide people to think about the differences in how different environments evaluate us.
The abbot pointed out that a bottle of cola may only sell for 75 yen in supermarkets, but it can be sold for 150 yen in vending machines, and on the mountain, the price can even soar to 400 yen. Therefore, he believes that as long as we find a suitable environment, we can receive the evaluation we deserve. This statement has sparked discussions among many Japanese netizens.
Ikusan Zenji Temple in Osaka, Japan
The abbot of this “Ikusan Zenji Temple” located in Hirano ku, Hankyu City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, often uses social media to share various cat photos and inspirational messages with the public.
He will also post these inspirational messages next to the main entrance of the temple, attracting people to stop and think.
The inspirational inspirational text of Zhuannian Temple has caused a sensation on the internet
The latest article published by the abbot has once again sparked a craze online.
As long as you find the right environment, you can get the right evaluation. It’s like a bottle of cola selling for 85 yen in a supermarket, 150 yen in a vending machine, 300 yen at a festival, and 400 yen on the mountain
The abbot cleverly used cola as a metaphor for life positioning, which is thought-provoking.
Japanese netizens have polarized views on metaphors
This metaphor has sparked heated discussions, with some people finding it easy to understand, while others feel that the example is not accurate.
A netizen said, “Using cola as a metaphor is really easy to understand
Another person said, ‘Is there a better metaphor than this…?’
Everyone expressed their own opinions.
Someone explained from the perspective of the workplace: “It means that as long as you go to places where you need yourself, you can receive corresponding evaluations
This viewpoint has gained recognition from many people.
However, there are also many opposing voices.
Some netizens pointed out, “This statement is incorrect, after all, the value of cola will not change even on the mountain, but the selling price will increase because it will cost more to transport
Another netizen added, “The pricing on the mountain is due to shipping and labor costs, not the correct value environment
Inconsistent responses to metaphors
Some netizens have begun to explore the true meaning of “correct environment”.
What is the correct environment? Is it on the mountain or in a supermarket
Some people have raised doubts, believing that the metaphor used by the abbot deviates from the intended meaning. This metaphor is not very appropriate because the higher pricing on the mountain is due to the need to add shipping and labor costs, rather than different evaluations
Some netizens also cited examples of higher prices: “Coca Cola in the refrigerator of a restaurant costs 700 yen, and even up to 1000 yen in themed bars
Reflecting on the Inspiration of Our Location
Where do people feel like they’re selling cola nowThe abbot’s words opened up an interesting discussion, encouraging everyone to explore whether their environment can fairly evaluate their own value, and also sparked a reflection on value cognition and environmental decision-making.
Everyone has their own unique value, which may need to be discovered and appreciated in the appropriate environment. This metaphor is undoubtedly a thought-provoking opportunity for us to re-examine our position and pursue a stage where we can shine.