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MEMORY...

The master was walking through the city's center when he stopped and purchased a corn cob. He was leaning against a building near a busy intersection savoring his snack when a harried businessman stopped.

"May I bother you for a few minutes of your time, O Venerable One?"

"You can have my entire day if you so desire."

"Thank-you for your generosity O Venerable One, but I am already late for a meeting that had completely escaped my mind."

"If your meeting is important, I do not wish to detain you, my son."

"I have a problem that I must resolve or I will go crazy. I am suffering from forgetfulness. Last week I forgot it was my wife's birthday. I forgot to pay the monthly rent on time and the landlord charged me a late fee. Yesterday I forgot about my daughter's violin recital and couldn't understand the reason the house was empty when I arrived home from work. Can you help me, O Venerable One?"

"Stop remembering."

"Stop remembering?"

"If you stop remembering, then you won't have anything to forget."

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