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Wise Monk
Posted on April 28th, 2009 20 comments
When I hear a story like this one. I think of Master Po, from the Kung Fu series. The world could learn much from Master Po today.
I heard a story about two monks that were out for a walk one day.
As they walked along the roadway the older of the two monks pulled a mirror from his robe and began to gaze into it.
After a short look the monk placed the mirror back into his robe. The young monk watched and then spoke. “Why is it that you are so vain that you must carry a mirror to gaze at yourself?”
The older monk replied, “It’s not that I’m vain, I look into the mirror to see the person responsible for my life. If you have a problem you never have far to go to find council or the person responsible, look within, my young friend.”
Now, snatch the pebbles from my hand.
Have a great day all!
20 responses to “Wise Monk”
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Hi Lynn,
That was awesome! I loved Kung Fu as a kid i used to sit up late at night to watch it with my uncle!
I loved your very sage advice in the post today!
Duane
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I loved the show “Kung fu” when I was a kid. It motivated me to take my first marital arts classes. I always thought the wisdom young Caine was taught was some pretty cool stuff.
Steve Chambers, The Sales Expert
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Hi Lynn,
Love your monk story. It’s so true. Instead of blaming others, we should look within for answers.
John Ho
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The series was kind of hokey but the messages were always good.
Christian Haller
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Great story in that it speaks the truth. We are responsible for ourselves and our own actions.
Jen B
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A wise post indeed.
Why is it that we find it so easy to pass responsibility off to others, I wonder?
It seems part of the human condidtion and, when I come across that kind of trait, I’m always curious to know what evolutionary advantage it might have afforded us.
Interesting!
Philip Graves
Consumer Behaviour Research
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I absolutely loved this post! That meant a lot to me especially as far as my business goes. I want to be able to look at myself after every business venture and see my accountability.
Thank you,
Mesha:) -
What an awesome story to make your point – personal responsibility is such critcal point to personal success. Thank you.
All the best,
Yann
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Steve is still talking about marital arts? This blog is going to get an R rating.
I loved David Carradine and Kung Fu as a kid. He was always so in control of his mind and actions.
A good role model as we study these marital arts.
Seize the Day,
Rob
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Awesome point to make in your blog.
And a great way to tell it too.
Thanks Lynn.
JJ Jalopy.
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Thank you sensei Lynn. Where do you want me to set these pebbles. I love those old wisdom stories. I too loved Kung Fu when I was a kid.
Anthony
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and while I’m at it with the mirror, I’ll just brush my hair and touch up my lipstick, thank you!
great wisdom, indeed.
I am the one responsible.
Best regards,
April Braswell
Dating Quick Start Expert, Relationship Success Coach
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Lynn
Thanks for the video, that was always my favorite part of the show -Master Po.
Have a great day.
JC
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Wise monk, indeed. We are completely responsible for ourselves and our results.
Health, Fitness — Darryl Pace
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Why did they have a white man play an asian character?
Bob Kaufer
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I love stories like that. I read a Zen story almost every day. Mark
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I always say I don’t want to have anybody to blame but myself. Another great story, I look forward to these on your blog.
Lisa McLellan, Babysitting Services – Babysitters, Nannies, and Au-pairs
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Excellent story!
SunnyMarie
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Love the wisdom from the monks. Lots of good stories about them
Pat
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thanks for getting me thinking. you always do.
Don Shepherd
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Duane Cunningham April 28th, 2009 at 11:12