Re: Why I would quit my job if I won the Big One
When I was in my mid-50's I mounted an expedition to visit the DaliLama on the highest mountain in Tibet; it was my desire to query the LearnedOne about the meaning of Life.
The expedition was very costly, in both $$$ and personal sacrifice, and was directly involved in the loss of the lives of two Sherpa guides. The entire trek took many weeks and was physically & emotionally exhausting.
When, at long last, I gained admittance to the presence of the Diety I was cautioned to keep my conversation restricted to only the most important question(s). After a series of ritualistic lighting of butterlamps, spinning of prayer-wheels (clockwise only) and the de riguer monetary contributions to the betterment of the TenBoche Monastery, I was finally shown into the presence of His Holiness.
In my most hushed and reverent tone I asked: "Oh Mr. Daliman, what is the meaning of Life?"...After lengthy contemplation the DaliLama motioned me closer and whispered in my ear - "My Son; Life is a Fountain".........period / end of comment.....In utter disbelief I staggered back and made an attempt to regain my composure; when I could finally speak I said; "Wait a minute...I spend two years of my life, millions of dollars, and the lives of two good men to have you tell me that 'Life is a Fountain' ???...WTF"
His response, in a serious Miami-Beach dialect, "It;'s Not a Fountain??? [img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]"
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