Legend of young monk and Siamese cat

Once upon a time, in a distant monastery high in the mountains, there lived a young monk and his beloved Siamese cat. They spent their days in prayer, meditation, and the study of ancient texts, seeking to find enlightenment and inner peace.
One day, as they were wandering through the forest, they came across a girl who was struggling to cross a dangerous mountain stream. The girl was in distress, and it was clear that she needed help.
Without hesitation, the Siamese cat leaped into action. He scooped up the girl in his arms and carried her safely across the stream. The young monk watched in amazement, unsure of what to do.
All the way back to the monastery, the young monk was silent, deep in thought. He was troubled by what he had witnessed - after all, monks were forbidden from even looking at women, let alone touching them.
Finally, he could stand it no longer. "Siamese cat," he asked, "how is it that you were able to touch that girl? We are forbidden to do so, and yet you acted without hesitation."
The Siamese cat looked up at the young monk with wise, knowing eyes. "My dear friend," he said, "I carried the girl across the stream and then set her down on the other side. But you, my young friend, are still carrying her with you in your thoughts. The key to inner peace is to let go of the past and focus on the present moment."
The young monk was struck by the Siamese cat's wisdom. From that day forward, he made a conscious effort to let go of his worries and fears, and to live in the present moment. And with the help of his faithful companion, the Siamese cat, he found the inner peace and enlightenment that he had been seeking.
Katerina.