Book 5: Another Way
Episode 10
© by William Arthur Holmes“The world gives us problems,” Dobie continued, spreading his arms wide. “I give the world solutions! I’m not pretending to be anyone’s guru or savior. I want people to be their own savior, and I’m not here to be idolized. It’s not like I’m a rapper, actor, athlete, or any of those so clearly worthy of your worship.
“I find gurus annoying, to tell you the truth. I know I’m up here acting like one but, if you’re like me, you don’t want someone else’s answers. You want to find your own. Most of us only listen to know-it-alls like me for confirmation of what we already suspect. It’s the mystery of life, the lack of answers that keeps us going! So-called gurus don’t know any more than you do. They’re just better at putting it into words. Everyone can teach everyone else something.”
Dobie received a heartfelt applause from most of the crowd. A young woman up front was the most ecstatic. He looked behind him to make sure no one famous had walked in. Nope. It was all for him.
Receiving such a response after his completely off-the-cuff remarks, he thought maybe he should speak more often without thinking. Start each day in bed with Kaylie, at least. Preferably the latter. Something had inspired him.
