60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday: What if You Put Down What You’re Carrying

<p>Hello to you listening in <a href="https://philippinescities.com/mandaluyong-city/" target="_blank">Mandaluyong City, Philippines</a>!</p><p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a bit more ) for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.</p><p>The other day something pretty rotten happened to me. I felt taken advantage of. How dare she? Who does she think she is? After all I’ve done! My anger and resentment continued long past their shelf life. What happened next? I remembered something.</p><p>Perhaps you’re familiar with the story of two Buddhist monks, one older and one younger, walking a dirt road back to their temple. Arriving at a wide river they see a woman standing on the bank unsure of how to cross. She asks for help. Without a word the older monk lifts her in his arms, carries her across the river, sets her gently on the other side and nods farewell.</p><p>The younger monk is shocked! An hour of walking, then two, then three, and finally the younger monk explodes in rage: “<i>We took a vow as monks not to touch women! You carried her! You broke the sacred vow</i>!”</p><p>As the story goes the older monk says, “<i>Yes, I picked her up, I put her down, and you are still carrying her</i>.”</p><p><strong>Story Prompt</strong>: What are you carrying around that’s ready to be put down? How would it feel to let it go? Write that story!  </p><p><strong>Practical Tip</strong>: The magic of stories is also in the sharing. If you wish share your story with someone or something.   All that matters is you have a story.</p><p><strong>You’re invited</strong>: “<i>Come for the stories - stay for the magic</i>!” Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! <strong>Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and </strong><a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net" target="_bla