The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
A page in the diary "A Walking Corpse"
Written by EmotionalFlu Sep 4 2008 09:50 PM
Easier said than done, but I'm somewhat inspired by the following excerpts from the book. A man who was trying to find peace within inner self, isn't that the ultimate we want to achieve, and to fight the battle against depression? Enjoy...
"I've realised something very important, John. The world, and that includes my inner world, is a very special place. I've also come to see that success on the outside means nothing unless you also have success within. There is a huge difference between well-being and being well-off. When I was a hotshot lawyer, I used to snicker at all those people who worked at improving their inner and outer lives. 'Get a life!' I thought. But I have learned that self-mastery and the consistent care of one's mind, body and soul are essential to finding one's highest self and living the life of one's dreams. How can you care for others if you cannot even care for yourself? How can you do good if you don't even feel good? I can't love you if I cannot love myself, he offered."
Quoted from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, by Robin S. Sharma