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I am the Soul
507 Arthur got up feeling greatly elated. But the Doctor stopped him. “But, Arthur! Let me tell you the procedure of taking the medicine. Tomorrow morning you should be at the sea-shore before sunrise. Far away, on a quiet, uninhabited beach, you should stay for twelve hours. Carry some things to eat and drink and some casual wear. Do not carry anything else!"
.... Arthur returned the medicine.
"I do not want your medicine. How can I afford to leave my business for twelve hours and lie on the beach? You know my appointments? And the many things that I have to do? What happens to all those? I do not want to go!"
“Arthur dear, you wanted peace. If you want to rid your mind of all worries, why not try this once? Just go and see what happens."
The loving words of the friend worked like magic and Arthur did some thinking. “Okay! If you so insist, I shall go. If I free myself for twelve hours, I can get a lot of work done there too. I shall just carry a couple of things - a phone and a radio. I can be in touch with the latest news and manage business over the phone. Okay! No problem! If you insist, I shall go!"
“Heavens, No! You are not carrying anything. Not even a radio or phone and neither a pen or paper. Brother! It's just a matter of giving up for 12 hours. Just let go. Then see the joy you will experience!"
Arthur was very sad. He was greatly disturbed in the mind. Worries were wasting him. He somehow agreed to the Doctor friend's advice. He went home, told his wife. She was happy and understood what was happening. She prepared for his trip. The next morning Arthur left with a back-pack of food and bedding. Along the sea-shore he went, found a quiet place and settled down. There was nobody around. For a while he was scared. “What do I do sitting here?" He was confused. He stood
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