An Interaction with an Old Monk about life

An Interaction with an Old Monk about life

A middle-aged man asked an old monk," Can you define life?"

The old monk replied “I can define mine, you should define yours"

The middle-aged man asked, "What should I do to define my life?"

The old monk replied "Start living your life, very slowly you will understand the purpose of living and that purpose will help you define your life"

The middle-aged man with a smile said" I am yet to find my purpose"

The old monk said, “you can understand life better if you connect with yourself better, instead of seeking from the outside world, seek it inside".

At times we are like that middle-aged man who keeps searching outside, rather than generating from inside.

We are capable of writing our dictionary; let us define life on our terms

The middle-aged man thanked the old monk and left the place.

M.L.Narendra Kumar

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