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The Two Monks! Which Monk Represents You? (metaphorically speaking) Posted Mar 12, 2009 08:25 PM
There were two Monks walking during a rainy and muddy day... They noticed that there was a beautiful woman about 100 feet ahead of them who was afraid to cross the street because she didn't want her long silk dress to get muddy.... As the monks got closer to her, one Monk simply lifted her up and took her across the street and then put her down. Both Monks continued their walk.... 7 hours later while still walking, the Monk who hadn't picked up the woman said: "I am bothered by the fact that you picked up that woman and carried her across the street. You know that we're NOT supposed to touch women". The Monk who had picked up the woman said: "I let her go 7 hours ago. Why are YOU still carrying her?" Which Monk Represents You? Ellie p.s. I've read that Monk students are mortified of one sentence if it's said to them by their Monk master. The sentence? "Watch Your Mind". That's an indication of temporary failure to the Monk student, because he (or she) lost touch with observing their mind....
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This is a powerful story!

Ellie, I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation of your leadership.

Your own story inspires me, and your powerful spirit is changing the world.

What a mysterious, exotic, and beautiful woman you are with intelligence, authority, and verve!

Thanks for being yourself and sharing with us!

Love, Mary

Dear Ellie,
Powerful story that makes me think of what i have done in the past, & what i strive to do now.

Monk #1 shows us to help others, & to move on is the only way we can keep focused, on our goals, & plans of Action.

Rising to the moment at hand is necessary in helping others reach their goals. At times we must put our goals aside to help others but not to forget the path that we are on.

Make it a good path and those along the way will be grateful for the deed at hand that we extended to them, & hopefully they will do the same by example. Giving a hand where it is needed.
Keep shining your light to those that are in their darkest of times. You are such an inspirational woman. Thank you for being in my life. I am touched by your kindness to others.

Many Blessings with Love & Light,
Lisa Bull

I so love Eckhart Tolle for what he has brought to this planet...

As long as I trust that my Heart is in the right place, I am monk #1...I'll do the right thing. If not, which happens when I'm in the fear mode and start self-judging or judging others, then I turn into Monk #2.

Once I become aware that I don't want to be Monk #2, here are the steps I have come to discover that I have to do if I want to effectively be "in the now" like Monk #1.

(There's no getting around or skipping these steps for me. I practice every single day and all I can say is, I'm more excited as I begin to identify and change old stories and beliefs with each lesson.)

If I'm truly honest, I say to myself, "this is the way I feel"...no one else made me feel this way, this is my responsibility.

Often times I'm either tempted to fight against the feeling or simply turn away from it. But, as they say, what you resist, persist and, on the other hand, if I try to sweep it under the rug, it comes out the other side or through the rug onto something else.

So, acceptance becomes the next thing I do, and often, this is the most difficult and takes the most time. What is, is period.

Once I know there are no more emotions around the issue, I can move to forgive. I give up the feeling that I have to punish, judge, belittle or tell stories about another or myself. Then, I can be present, like Monk #1.

Finally, I can be grateful that this lesson was put before me to learn from and move on.

This process can take me anywhere from a few minutes to years but, I know now, that I can't skip steps, unless I just want to be Monk #2 ...what is, is!

A great lesson, thank you Ellie!!

Hello Ellie,

Great story and what a powerful question. I must say in the past I was more Mond number 2 - so caught in the rules and their rigidity that it was often to my own detriment.

Today I strive to be more like monk number 1 and I do get interesting and varied responses from others. All making for more food for thought.

Thank you for sharing,
Lynette
Manifesting Formula

Ellie, for me there are two issues here:
1) Choosing to act spontaneously for the well being of another

2) Allowing the mind to be in judgment of the motives and actions of another

Acting spontaneously most of my adult life has had both positive and negative consequences. On occasion I have lived out the scenario of 'fools rush in where angels fear to tread'. On the other hand, I am ok with most of my BraveHeart responses!

The motives of the first monk who picked up the beautiful woman were honorable and self-giving. Mentally judging the motives and actions of another sometimes escapes me in the moment. It is not until after I have begun the thought process that I realize that I am 'doing a no-no'.

The second monk who questioned the motives of the first monk, was sitting in judgment of his brother monk and also 'lost face' because he had mentally strayed from being the detached 'observer'.

Excellent lessons to remember!
Thank you Ellie!
Rijuta Tooker
Soul-Power Community

Dear Ellie,

I too read this in Eckhart Tolles book. I didn't connect with the story when I read it. I mean I "got it", but I didn't give it much thought. I didn't ask myself the question..."am I monk#1 or monk#2?"

I must say that I am 3/4 monk#2 and 1/4 monk#1 and on a good day I am half and half :-x

when I have the courage to let go of perfectionism, for example, it may feel scary, but when I let go anyway.....even if I am uncomfortable.....I'm a little more monk#1 which is cool. I don't wait to feel completely safe in order to make a move....

for me....my monk#2ishness....shows up like this....in my head I am attempting to find a way to control the situation I am, swirling around looking for a way to ensure I am not going to feel pain...which of course we know is impossible......

I am happy to report that most of the time...the pain of staying the same is much greater than the pain of staying the same!

The chatter in my head has never made me feel better....ever.....so why pay attention to much to it. I say hello and hang up the phone!

Much Love :-x

Debra
Honor Your Truth

Hi Ellie,

I came across this story in Eckhart Tolle's book A New Earth last year. When I first read it I was definitely the second Monk,

I had made a mental note to be aware of situations that would come up like this and to commit to becoming the first Monk and didn't think anymore about it until your post.

It is still a work in progress but I can say today, more times than not I am like the first Monk.

Thanks for the reminder

Pawsitive thoughts,

Audie
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