The Billionaire and the GuruOnce upon a time there was a successful businessman.He was so successful he had every worldly possessionanyone could possibly desire.  But, alas, he was not happy.The businessman took his billions and traveled the world in search of the Secret of Life which he was sure would make him happy. In India he heard the Wisest Gurus were in Tibet but that no one could see them without first giving up all their worldly possessionsand making the pilgrimage as paupers.So the businessman/billionaire hopped on the first Concordehome and began the process of divesting himself of all hisworldly possessions.  He sold all his businesses, mansionsand possessions and gave the money to charities and the homeless.After all, he was a successful businessman, he would be evenmore successful when he learned how to be happy.He spent 6 months working at menial jobs, and literally beggedhis way back to India then on to Tibet.  It took another 2 months of traveling in the high mountain country to find out where this Wisest Guru lived, then another month traveling in bleak winter storms to find him.The ex-billionaire/businessman was finally sitting at the feetof the Wisest Guru a full year after first hearing about thisWonderful Teacher.  He sat silently for a full week before hismentor finally spoke:"You seek the meaning of Life" said the Wisest Guru."Why yes I do" he said in disbelief.  This certainly must bethe Wisest Guru, thought the man, he knows why I am here.The Wisest Guru continued, "Life is like an oatcake", and wassilent once more.The principle in our story sat stunned.  He was sure there was more to this, an explanation, something.  After enduring another 3 days of the Wisest Guru's silence, he was incensed.  "I cannot accept your answer.  You the Wisest Guru,you are a sham, a hoax.  I gave up all my worldly possessions,cars, jets, boats, homes, multi-billion dollar industries.  Allof it, all gone.  I traveled as a pauper.  I begged for food.I worked on tramp steamers to get here and walked acrosshalf a continent to find you.  I have endured all this to find the true meaning of life and happiness.  And you have the gallto offer the explanation that life is like an oatcake?"The Wisest Guru sat quietly through the ravings of our now shouting ex-billionaire.  The Sage locked his gaze on the eyesof the madman and cocked his head to one side and spoke:"well isn't it?"The End