Letting Go

Two traveling monks reached a river, where they met a young woman. She was attempting to cross the river, but she was wary of the fast moving current.

Seeing as there was no bridge, she asked if the two men could help her across. The first monk hesitated, but the other quickly took her arm, wrapped another around her waist, and assisted her across the water, onto the other bank. She thanked him and departed.

As the monks continued on their way, the first one was brooding and preoccupied. Unable to hold his silence, he spoke out. "Brother, our spiritual training teaches us to avoid any contact with women, yet you wrapped your arms around her and practically carried her across the river!"

"Brother," the second monk replied, "I let go of her on the other side. Why you are still carrying her?"

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Enjoy the ride. 

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