Because I have an idea. Will you listen to me?” “I’m listening.” “I’d like to propose that you keep coming back here but without the books.” “Come back without the books.” “Leave those books at home, Bob.” “And what would I be doing there?” “Just that: being here.” “Being there doing what?” “Being here being around. Most of the people at the center are in a state of letting go. Some of them are unbothered by this, or unaware; but others are afraid, or confused, or angry. You’re the steady, hand-on-the-tiller type, and I think your presence might be useful.
