"There are other things to believe in, though," Aang said helpfully. "My people believed that we could all achieve spiritual enlightenment and free our spirits by detaching ourselves from the earthly desires and attachments. The monks taught me that all life was sacred, and that we should try our best to love other people and believe in the compassion and kindness that all people are capable of."

Aang leaned back on his elbows and Momo jumped up on his shoulder, wrapping his tail around Aang's neck.

The monk asked thoughtfully, "Did you find something else?"