Majorca Flats -- 111

Male Nude with Buddhist Prayer by Amy Wicherski

“Yes … but …”

“I know. It's like that novel — or is it a short story? — by J D Salinger, where one of the characters says a Buddhist prayer over and over again, in the belief that if you keep on saying it, eventually one will become one with God.”

“And does he?”

“She. No. She faints!” Graeme smiled ironically at Jason. “But still — the same principle is supposed to apply. Keep on reminding yourself about your blessings and you'll feel happier. After all, we take them for granted, and get our knickers in a twist about what we don't have. Which — when you look at it objectively — is silly, isn't it?”

“I suppose so. Yet … somehow I just don't believe it'll help with what I feel about Brent.”

“No. When your grief is that profound, there is little which will make you feel better.” Graeme was silent for a moment or two, then said, hesitantly, “That's partly why I asked you around. I hoped it would help take your mind off your grief. I've been there, and I know what it feels like.”

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