There once was a happy monkey wandering the jungle, eating delicious fruit when hungry, and resting when tired. One day he came upon a house, where he saw a bowl of the most beautiful apples. He took one in each hand and ran back into the forest.
He sniffed the apples and smelled nothing. He tried to eat them, but hurt his teeth. They were made of wood , but they were beautiful, and when the other monkeys saw them, he held onto them even tighter.
He admired his new possessions proudly as he wandered the jungle. They glistened red in the sun, and seemed perfect to him. He became so attached to them, that he didn't even notice his hunger at first.
A fruit tree reminded him, but he felt the apples in his hands. He couldn't bear to set them down to reach for the fruit. In fact, he couldn't relax, either, if he was to defend his apples. A proud, but less happy monkey continued to walk along the forest trails.
The apples became heavier, and the poor little monkey thought about leaving them behind. He was tired, hungry, and he couldn't climb trees or collect fruit with his hands full. What if he just let go?
Letting go of such valuable things seemed crazy, but what else could he do? He was so tired. Seeing the next fruit tree, and smelling it's fruit was enough. He dropped the wooden apples and reached up for his meal. He was happy again.
Like that little monkey, we sometimes carry things that seem too valuable to let go. A man carries an image of himself as " productive" - carries it like a shiny wooden apple. But in reality, his busyness leaves him tired, and hungry for a better life.
Still, letting go seems crazy.
Even the worries are like the sacred apples - people keep on holding to them, they moment you release it you're free.
So let's "let-go" all the wooden apples from our life.. today and be happy.
From India, Coimbatore
733He sniffed the apples and smelled nothing. He tried to eat them, but hurt his teeth. They were made of wood , but they were beautiful, and when the other monkeys saw them, he held onto them even tighter.
He admired his new possessions proudly as he wandered the jungle. They glistened red in the sun, and seemed perfect to him. He became so attached to them, that he didn't even notice his hunger at first.
A fruit tree reminded him, but he felt the apples in his hands. He couldn't bear to set them down to reach for the fruit. In fact, he couldn't relax, either, if he was to defend his apples. A proud, but less happy monkey continued to walk along the forest trails.
The apples became heavier, and the poor little monkey thought about leaving them behind. He was tired, hungry, and he couldn't climb trees or collect fruit with his hands full. What if he just let go?
Letting go of such valuable things seemed crazy, but what else could he do? He was so tired. Seeing the next fruit tree, and smelling it's fruit was enough. He dropped the wooden apples and reached up for his meal. He was happy again.
Like that little monkey, we sometimes carry things that seem too valuable to let go. A man carries an image of himself as " productive" - carries it like a shiny wooden apple. But in reality, his busyness leaves him tired, and hungry for a better life.
Still, letting go seems crazy.
Even the worries are like the sacred apples - people keep on holding to them, they moment you release it you're free.
So let's "let-go" all the wooden apples from our life.. today and be happy.
From India, Coimbatore
Somehow, this story seems to relate to my current situation. I seems to be clinging on to my past success and keep on thinking that I am 'good' at what I do, while refusing to learn or try new stuff.
:roll: Kudo’s people should realise and leave problems aside enjooy with present days — — — - virtual but real like sour mango thank u regards Ramesh
From India, Visakhapatnam
From India, Visakhapatnam
Yes Reaaly it is a fantastic message. Today every one who is particulalry talking about loyality to his employment is like a monkey holding the useless fruits and also non productive , it is an exact comarison for a pub. sector employee position. Nice keep it up.
Good luck
amdprasad
From India, Mumbai
Good luck
amdprasad
From India, Mumbai
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THE STORY IS A GOOD ONE
WE ARE NOT ONLY CARRYING WORRIES AND IMAGE
BUT A LOT OF UNWANTED THINGS IN OUR MIND
LET US LEARN TO SCRAP BAD THINGS FROM OUR MIND IMMEDIATELY.
LET GOOD THINGS DONT MAKE OURSELVES THINK GREAT.
LET US LIVE A BALANCED LIFE
THEN NO TENSION AND AILMENTS
GOOD LUCK
From India, Madras
THE STORY IS A GOOD ONE
WE ARE NOT ONLY CARRYING WORRIES AND IMAGE
BUT A LOT OF UNWANTED THINGS IN OUR MIND
LET US LEARN TO SCRAP BAD THINGS FROM OUR MIND IMMEDIATELY.
LET GOOD THINGS DONT MAKE OURSELVES THINK GREAT.
LET US LIVE A BALANCED LIFE
THEN NO TENSION AND AILMENTS
GOOD LUCK
From India, Madras
That right. We tend to keep our worries with us and brood over it. Good Eye opener. Keep Smiling and Be happy. Regards Chakradhar.
From India, Hyderabad
From India, Hyderabad
Very good one Mohamed,
"A proud, but less happy monkey continued to walk along the forest trails.
The apples became heavier, and the poor little monkey thought about leaving them behind."
These words are the real picture of human attitude.
You have just said it so simple.
Excellent contribution.
Keep doing !!
"A proud, but less happy monkey continued to walk along the forest trails.
The apples became heavier, and the poor little monkey thought about leaving them behind."
These words are the real picture of human attitude.
You have just said it so simple.
Excellent contribution.
Keep doing !!
Liked the story Mate. Real neat.
2 jobs - 2 promotions - 2 hikes but not in the profile I wanted. I let go. Life is about learning and giving...not about holding on to anything so....just keep on walking.
Best Wishes to all
Nad
From India, Mumbai
2 jobs - 2 promotions - 2 hikes but not in the profile I wanted. I let go. Life is about learning and giving...not about holding on to anything so....just keep on walking.
Best Wishes to all
Nad
From India, Mumbai
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