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We often laugh at friends who do not know the latest trends/ Netflix movies/ social terms. However, we rarely think that we are ‘out-of-trend’. Today we explore how we can check on which part of us is still living in the past. To seek within and not outwards. Stay wise!
1. Are you operating on Windows 95?
2. Two monks carry a woman differently. What can we learn?
Are you operating on Windows 95?
What’s going on here
Adam Grant, a famous writer who writes about work-life, shares a post about rethinking our opinions and views. We often laugh at others who are ‘outdated’ in the products, films, and services they use. However, we often miss looking in the mirror for the outdated opinions we hold.
Why we like it
Adam challenges us to look deeper by first forcing us to confront the values that we hold. His post provides a nice trigger for us to recollect on changing our views and even friendships to become a better version of ourselves!
“The best way to stay true to your values is to stay open to rethinking your views. What have you rethought lately?”
Wise Steps
Have a deep thought about what values you hold close to your heart. Is there a need to rethink them? What grudges do you hold that no longer serve you?
Read it here or below
Want to challenge your old beliefs? Grab his book here!
Two monks carry a woman differently. What can we learn?
What’s going on here
Two monks meet a woman stranded at a raging river. The senior and junior monk makes their own decision on how to approach the lady. The video highlights clinging to form vs substance.
Why we like it
This short video makes us reflect on the principles behind why we walk the Buddhist path. To let go of our preconceptions of what is ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ and focus on the present moment of what needs to be done.
“The junior monk was carrying the burden of what the senior monk had done as an emotional baggage”
Wise Steps
Does something ‘trigger’ you no matter what the person’s intention? Reflect on what you are clinging so much to that it is worth giving up your happiness for.
Enjoy the video here or below!
Want to learn more about the art of letting go? Venerable Ajahn Chah’s book Food for the Heart might help!
