The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

improving their inner and outer lives. 'Get a life!' I thought. But I
have learned that self-mastery and the consistent care of one's
mind, body and soul are essential to finding one's highest self and
living the life of one's dreams. How can you care for others if you
cannot even care for yourself? How can you do good if you don't
even feel good? I can't love you if I cannot love myself," he offered.
Suddenly Julian grew flustered and slightly uneasy. "I've
never opened my heart to anyone like this before. I apologize for
this, John. It is just that I experienced such a catharsis up in those
mountains, such a spiritual awakening to the powers of the
universe, that I feel others need to know what I know."
Noticing that it was getting late, Julian quickly told me he
would take his leave and bid me adieu.
"You can't leave now, Julian. I'm really pumped to hear the
wisdom you learned in the Himalayas and the message you
promised your teachers you would bring back to the West. You
can't leave me in suspense — you know I can't stand it."
"I'll be back, rest assured, my friend. You know me, once I
start telling a good story I just can't stop. But you have your work
to do, and I have some private matters that need to be taken care
of."
"Just tell me one thing then. Will the methods you learned in
Sivana work for me?"
"When the student is ready, the teacher appears," came the
swift reply. "You, along with so many others in our society, are
ready for the wisdom I now have the privilege of holding. Every
one of us should know the philosophy of the sages. Every one of us
can benefit by it. Every one of us must know of the perfection that
is their natural state. I promise I will share their ancient
knowledge with you. Have patience. I will meet you again