This is not the story of the monk who sold his Ferrari.
This is the story of a monk who faced a dilemma.
Two monks were walking through a forest one morning.
As they walked, they came across a young woman.
She stood by a swollen river, her face pale with fear.
“Please,” she said, her voice trembling.
“I need help crossing the river. The current is too strong.”
The monks had taken strict vows.
Vows to avoid worldly attachments.
Vows to avoid outsiders.
The second monk froze.
His mind raced with the rules they had sworn to follow.
But the first monk didn’t hesitate.
He stepped forward.
He smiled gently and lifted the woman onto his back.
With steady steps, he carried her across the rushing water.
When they reached the other side, the woman thanked him and went on her way.
The monks continued their journey in silence.
But the second monk couldn’t focus.
His mind was stuck at the river.
Over and over, he replayed the scene.
The broken vow. The rules ignored.
Frustration bubbled inside him.
Finally, as night fell, they set up camp.
The second monk could no longer hold back.
“How could you?” he burst out.
“We took vows! Vows to avoid outsiders! And yet, you carried that woman on your back!”
The first monk looked at him calmly.
“My friend,” he said, “I carried her for only a few minutes. You have carried her all day.”
Let that sink in.
How often do you carry things long after they’re gone?
A mistake.
A harsh word.
A fear.
They sit in your mind, replaying like a broken record.
They weigh you down.
They hold you back.
Why?
Holding on doesn’t change the past.
It doesn’t fix the mistake or undo the hurt.
It only drains your energy and clouds your vision.
Letting go isn’t easy.
It takes practice. It takes courage.
But it’s worth it.
When you let go, you create space.
Space for peace. Space for joy. Space for growth.
Start small.
Take a deep breath.
Notice what you’re holding onto.
Ask yourself: “Is this serving me?”
If the answer is no, imagine setting it down.
Picture the weight lifting from your shoulders.
Feel the freedom.
Letting go doesn’t mean ignoring your feelings.
It means choosing not to let them control you.
It means moving forward with intention and grace.
The first monk understood this.
He acted with compassion.
He helped someone in need.
Then he let go.
He stayed present.
He focused on the journey ahead.
You can do the same.
Life will test you.
People will hurt you.
Situations will challenge you.
But you have the power to decide what you carry and what you release.
Choose wisely.
About me
I’m an NLP-trained Mental-health Coach. Read my story here.
I’m on a mission to improve the mental health of 1 million humans.
I help OVER-THINKERS in high-pressure careers break free from STRESS, ANXIETY, LOW SELF-ESTEEM, and ADDICTIONS, and reclaim their mental peace.
If you’d like 1-on-1 support to overcome personal challenges, I’m available on Saturdays for a coffee chat.
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