The Monk who sold his Ferrari

“The Monk who sold his Ferrari” is a story on how to live a simple life with greater balance, strength, courage and abundance of joy. Julian Mantle, a very successful lawyer was the epitome of success. Suddenly he has to come in terms with unexpected effects of his unbalanced lifestyle.
Julian Mantle, the great lawyer collapses in the courtroom, sweating and shivering. His obsession with work has caused this heart attack. The last few years Julian had worked day and night without caring about his mental and physical health. One fine day he quit his law firm and took off without saying where he was headed. Three years passed without any news from Julian. One day he paid a visit to his friend and former colleague John. Julian, in the past three years, has miraculously transformed into a healthy man with physical vitality and spiritual strength. Julian explains his experiences with Yogi Raman and describes the seven virtues of enlightened living:-
Master our Mind
Cultivate mind - it will blossom beyond our expectations. • The quality of our life is determined by the quality of our thoughts. There are no mistakes - only lessons. See setbacks as opportunities for personal expansion and spiritual growth
Follow our Purpose
The purpose of life is a life of purpose. Discovering and then realizing our lifework brings lasting fulfilment.  Set clearly defined personal, professional and spiritual goals, and then have the courage to act on them
Practice Kaizen
Self-Mastery is the DNA of life mastery. Success on the outside begins within. Enlightenment comes through the consistent cultivation of our mind, body and soul.
Live with Discipline
Discipline is built by consistently performing small acts of courage. The more one nurtures the embryo of self-discipline, the more it will mature. Willpower is the essential virtue of a fully actualized life.
Respect our Time
Time is our most precious commodity and it is non-renewable. Focus on priorities and maintain balance. Simplify life.
Selflessly Serve Others
The quality of our life ultimately comes down to the quality of our contribution.  To cultivate the sacredness of each day, live to give. By elevating the lives of others, our life reaches its highest dimensions.
Embrace the Present
Live in "now". Savour the gift of the present. Never sacrifice happiness for achievement. Savour the journey and live each day as our last day.

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