The monk from the snow-covered Himalayas was sent to the plains, by his guru. The guru wanted him to observe the world, and apply his learnings.
“Hey, there! Can I help you?”
“I am new to the place, and looking for directions.” The monk held out the piece of paper he was holding.
“Cross the road. A free meal is being served in the white tents there. But take care of your belongings. There are plenty of pickpockets out here. And yeah, the directions …. ask someone else there. I am new to this place myself.” The stranger smiled and walked away.
On the first day, he was lost in experiencing various shades of white. Seeing different colors would leave him flabbergasted. The world was more colorful than the rainbows he had seen. And the denizens were more accomplished than himself.
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So much we take for granted would astound those not so versed…wow
Scott
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Thank you so much!
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UR Welcm
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Well, that was nice of the stranger. Hopefully, the monk will experience more like him, and less of the pickpockets.
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If the progression is from white to black?
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Not sure if I understand.
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Just that he is likely to meet good, bad, worse versions of human behavior.
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That is true. Always. But, one can hope for the better.
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For a heart filled with purity and eyes filled with curiosity, the world is always a beautiful canvas.
-Anagha recently posted “Not So Human Yet”
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Denizens, I must remember that word, it fitted so well with your story
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Thanks, Michael!
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LOL You are right, there are a lot of white in this photo! Great story Reena!
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Thanks, Joy! The first thing that struck was shades of white – like the accents on a bridal outfit, or the theme of a fashion show. But the presence of a monk gave it a different twist 🙂
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I feel embarrassed that I didn’t realize that it was monk it the photo. I enjoyed your story, Reena.
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Tread carefully into the unknown.
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It is all Latin and Greek 🙂
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Somehow, I think he’s going to be unimpressed with what he finds in the world.
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Most of us are unimpressed. This guy comes fresh from the mountains 🙂
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It certainly is a colourful world, Reena! Interesting that we are both asking for directions this week!
Click to read my FFfAW!
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Yeah… I have read yours …
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There is a whole wide world for him to discover – I wonder how much of it he will like in the end?
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Either fascinated or disappointed…
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Well written
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Thank you!
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