At a monastery high in the mountains, the monks have a rigid vow
of silence. Only at Christmas, and only by one monk, and only
with one sentence, is the vow allowed to be broken.
One Christmas, Brother Thomas is allowed to speak and he says, "I
like the mashed potatoes we have with the Christmas turkey!" and
he sits down. Silence ensues for 365 days.
The next Christmas, Brother Michael gets his turn, and he says "I
think the mashed potatoes are lumpy and I hate them!"
Once again, silence for 366 days (it's leap year). The following
Christmas, Brother Paul rises and says, "I am fed up with this
constant bickering!"
2007-11-22 06:40:22 · 17 answers · asked by ♥Scottish♥Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♥Fairy♥ 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Jokes & Riddles
I love it!
2007-11-22 06:44:09 · answer #1 · answered by black_star_47001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two main aspects. One is as a discipline, learning how to control a common action. The other is as a mindfulness/awareness practice. Intentionally practicing silence is a way of quieting and settling the mind. You're less likely to be jumping about and reacting internally when you can't speak with others for a few days. Like all forms of meditation, the effects are stronger when done in a group.
2016-04-05 03:41:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny! 10!
2007-11-22 09:36:52 · answer #3 · answered by cats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha! That's great!!! Oh wow. That's just priceless.
2007-11-22 06:52:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ha ha ha funny
thanks for a laugh
10/10
2007-11-22 22:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by Luck dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am saying nothing for 365 days ! &*
2007-11-22 08:00:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thats a great joke! You deserve a *STAR!* for that!
2007-11-22 06:48:12 · answer #7 · answered by ZingyPingy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hehehe, just be grateful its only once a year, pmsl
star time
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2007-11-22 11:29:24 · answer #8 · answered by tastybits 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll tell you next year what I think of that. LOL
2007-11-22 06:50:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
like it your a star
2007-11-22 06:44:12 · answer #10 · answered by SPUDULIKE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋