Story: Banana Lesson

This was the conversation between a monk and Isabella.

Monk: "Did you know that bananas can teach you the meaning of life?"

The monk then took out a rotten banana from his bag and threw it away.

Monk: "That is the life that has been and gone, and which was not used to the full and for which it is now too late."

Then he drew another banana, which was still green.

Monk: "This is the life that has yet to happen, and for which we need to wait until the time is right."

Finally, he took out a ripe banana, peeled it, and shared it with Isabella.

Monk: "This is the present moment. learn how to gobble it up without fear or guilt."

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Extracted from Paulo Coelho's book, Like the Flowing River

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Next News: Chinese New Year celebration


HERE'S TO THE YEAR OF THE OX:

Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat joining his Chinese friends in a yee sang toast to mark the Chinese New year during an open house he attended today.

Yee sang is considered a symbol of abundance, prosperity and vigour to the Chinese.

-- NST pix by Fathil Asri

Link: NST




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