Activity 2: Story - The Thief Within
Part of Riddle and Mystery
Activity time: 7 minutes
Materials for Activity
- A copy of the story "The Thief Within"
Preparation for Activity
- Print out the story and prepare to tell it to the group.
Description of Activity
Read or tell the story, "The Thief Within." Engage participants in discussion:
- What happened?
- Why did the monk get so upset? What caused him to scold himself?
- What is the "inner teacher" he talks about? (Affirm that it is the monk's conscience.)