Description

Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty

Introduction 

At some point in our life, some of us may have felt, leaving everything and becoming a monk. However, we take that decision at a moment of sadness or anger, and after everything went right, we will abandon the idea. Some people who are deeply unhappy with their life will choose to become a monk. Have you heard some teenager becoming a monk and sincerely following on his path? The lessons from him are what the book ‘Think Like a Monk’ contains.

About the book 

This book consists of wisdom that can help many people. Don’t worry this book is not going to tell you to become a monk. As mentioned in the book, you are only going to ‘Think Like a Monk’. And you may wonder how can I think like a monk in this fast-moving world. You can because Jay Shetty, the author of this book, who practiced as a monk himself has given us the age-old pearls of wisdom and how we can use it in the real world.

About the Author 

Jay Shetty is a normal kid growing up to others’ expectations. But during his teenage years, he falls into the wrong side doing drugs and getting on the wrong things. The management decided to expel him three times. But when he promised to change, they let him stay and were truthful to his words. Like everyone, he was also fascinated by the ‘rags to riches’ stories. But he happened to listen to a monk’s speech which changed his life and he chose to become a monk. We should plant trees under whose shade we did not plan to sit, which said that monk changed Jay completely.

Why one should read this book? 

• This book will make you have a better life.
• This book gives very simple and practical ideas that can be used in the real world.
• From meditation to breathing, Jay has given us simple yet profound techniques which if we practice diligently can make our lives better.
• You will learn many things about monk life, and the experiences of the author.
• You will know many things about yourself also, your ego, relationships, fear, intention, and many more.
• You will also learn about things that will profoundly improve your life such as gratitude, service, and meditation.

What is this book about? 

This book brings you many age-old stories and also many references from Bhagavad Gita. Also, the author’s own life experiences from childhood, how he has chosen to be a monk, experiences from the monk life, and the phase after being a monk, and how the author adopted and used his valuable teachings from the monk life in the real world.

Some of the learnings from the book 

• Identity: We play so many different roles at work, and at home, depending on the situation. In those processes, we often lose our real identity. The first step we should do is to focus on who we really are before someone inculcated their values and beliefs in us.
• Fear: Fear is not a bad feeling always. We can use it to motivate us at the same time we should be careful to not let it limit us.
• Mind: There are two types of minds: the Monkey mind and the monk mind. This book gives us the difference between the monkey and the monk minds and how we can switch over to the monk mindset.
• Service: You will learn the most valuable lesson about service. You don’t have to have to give. And it is ok, you are doing it for your happiness. But you have to make sure that it doesn’t go to your head.

Conclusion 

We recommend this book to everyone who is looking for meaning and satisfaction in their life. This is not just any self-help book. You will gain many insights into your mind and self. And if your practice the exercises mentioned in the book, you will definitely see positive improvements in your life.