Yes, of course, sayings are the heritage of our ancestors, but it often happens that they can be just a beautiful phrase, the words of which can easily be replaced by others that are similar in meaning. In this article we will analyze the meaning of the phrase "as white soot." What does this saying mean? Why, and most importantly why, can it be heard quite often in our daily lives?
The meaning of the saying
Black soot deposits on the inside of the stove and chimney. Soot is black. Soot is easy to get dirty, it is difficult to wash dirty plaque from your face. Sensations from this can be the most unpleasant. When they say: “like white soot” - what does the expression mean? It has a completely opposite meaning.
Each of us understands that soot cannot be white and, therefore, our affairs are far from being "white." In other words, things are bad. Often this expression is used when they do not want to give a specific answer and are limited to using this phraseological unit in their speech, implying an unsatisfactory course of affairs. Why do people often use this expression? Why, and most importantly why, do we sometimes like to complain?
A little psychology, or the habit of complaining
What kind of bad habit does the majority have in being in a bad mood and constantly complaining about fate? Quite often you can hear the answer to the question: “How are you? - As black is white!". Which means slowly or even the letter “x” is good. “Good” can mean anything, but not “good”. A famous Dutch professor of psychology at Erasmus University, Ruth Vinhoven, in one of the telecasts, said that one sixth of the land takes an “honorable” third place in the question of being happy: he came to the conclusion “that happiness must be suffered” or “happiness must be earned”. Yes, of course it is, we will confirm in chorus. The red-faced Danes, the owners of the first “happy” place, tirelessly praise their lives, government and even parades of people with non-traditional orientation. But what is wrong with this if a special way has been formed to give a critical assessment to everything? All this can become a habit, which will turn into self-hypnosis, against a general favorable background, a person will look for spots in the sun, and to the question “how are you?” invariably replies: "How soot is white!". What does it mean unwillingness and inability to assess one’s real situation in life.
Conclusion
Summing up the above, I would like to note that it is in the parental home that a thinking style based on the habit of seeing negative is formed. But far from always a critical attitude to what is happening can be uncomfortable for us. If in general you are satisfied with life, work, family and the question: "How are you?" nevertheless, from time to time you answer “How soot is white!”, which means that your skepticism is entirely justified.
The task of each of us is to be able to step over negative thinking, see new opportunities in life, and not be afraid to explore it in all directions. And if you want to grumble a little, then grumble at your health, but know the measure!