7 Timeless Virtues From The Monk Who Sold The Ferrari

Timeless Virtues

Enlightened Living The Monk Who Sold The Ferrari

By Robin Sharma

A wonderfully crafted fable, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari tells the extraordinary story of

Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. On a

life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he discovers powerful, wise, and practical lessons to live with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy.

Wisdom to Create a Life of Passion, Purpose, and Peace

Julian Mantle – a hard working and a wealthy lawyer who works long hours and wears

himself down trying to be the best. After an heart attack he realizes that if he carries

on living the way he has been doing in the last years he will probably die soon without ever enjoying life!!!

Julian leaves his work and

goes to live in India in the

Himalayan mountains with

a small group of enlightened

wise men. They teach him

the ancient secrets of life

that have helped them

maintain almost perfect

happiness in life for more than a thousand years.

Julien goes back home where he meets with his ex co-worker John. John is amazed by the

transformation Julien has gone through – he looks 20 years younger and is in perfect health. He

has achieved perfect equilibrium and is finally found his mission in life! Julien goes on to teach

John a large number of techniques that can help everyone make the best of their lives.

Cultivate your mind - it will l blossom beyond your expectations. The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts. There are no mistakes – only

lessons. See setbacks as opportunities for personal expansion and spiritual growth.

Virtue # 1 : Master Your Mind

The secret of happiness is

simple: find out what you

truly love to do and then

direct all of your energy

towards doing it. Once you

do this, abundance flows

into your life and all your

desires are filled with ease and grace.

The purpose of life is a life of purpose. Discovering and then realizing your lifework brings lasting fulfillment. Set clearly defined personal, professional and spiritual goals, and then have the courage to act on them.

Virtue # 2 : Follow Your Purpose

Never forget the importance of living with unbridled exhilaration. Never

neglect to see the exquisite beauty in all living things. Today, and

this very moment, is a gift. Stay focused on your purpose. The Universe will take care of everything else.

Self-Mastery is the DNA of life mastery. Success on the outside begins within.

Enlightenment comes through the consistent cultivation of your mind, body and soul.

Virtue # 3 : Practice Kaizen

The Universe favors the brave.

When you resolve to lift your life

to its highest level, the strength of

your soul will guide you to a magical place with magnificent treasures.

Discipline is built by consistently performing small acts of courage. The more

you nurture the embryo of self-discipline, the more it will l mature. Willpower is the essential virtue of a fully actualized life.

Virtue # 4 : Live with Discipline

Wage war against the weaker

thoughts that have crept into the

palace of your mind. They will

see that they are unwanted and leave like unwelcome visitors.

Time is your most precious commodity and it is non-renewable. Focus on

your priorities and maintain balance. Simplify your life.

Virtue # 5 : Respect Your Time

Time slips through our hands like

grains of sand, never to return again.

Those who use time wisely from an

early age are rewarded with rich, productive and satisfying lives.

The quality of your life ultimately comes down to the quality of your contribution. To cultivate the sacredness of each day, live to give. By elevating the lives of others, your life reaches its highest dimensions.

Virtue # 6 : Selflessly Serve Others

The most noble thing you

can do is to give to others.

Start focusing on your higher purpose.

Live in the "now". Savor the gift of the present. Never sacrifice happiness

for achievement. Savor the journey and live each day as your last.

Virtue # 7 : Embrace the Present

We are all here for some

special reason. Stop being

a prisoner of your past.

Become the architect of your future.

Life is no brief candle for me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got

hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations. - George Bernard Shaw

Thank You Very Much Sompong Yusoontorn