Some words and phrases captivate my imagination the first time I hear them, catalysts that continue to engage me with each encounter. Monk on the block is one of them.
It comes from a friend for whom I thought it had some deep foundational significance. After asking repeatedly to write about what the phrase meant to him I figured out that it doesn’t really matter. What matters is what it makes me think about and what it means to me.
In my mind a Monk on the Block does not live in isolation and intends
- To be thoughtful, and kind
- To be helpful
- To give wise counsel
- To consider that there is always another way to look at things
To accept the challenges of living such a life, striving to be all these things with all people and in all situations, and at those times when we miss the mark to at least remain steadfast in our intention to be a monk on the block.
Cosmic Gardener - Cultivating a Life 