Every month the disciple faithfully sent his Master an account of his progress.<p>In the first month he wrote: “I feel an expansion of consciousness and experience my oneness with the universe.” The Master glanced at the note and threw it away.<p>The following month, this is what he had to say: “I have finally discovered that the Divine is present in all things.” The Master seemed disappointed.<p>The third month the disciple’s words enthusiastically exclaimed: “The mystery of the One and the many have been revealed to my wondering gaze.” The Master shook his head and again threw the letter away.<p>The next letter said: “No one is born, no one lives, and no one dies, for the ego-self is not.” The Master threw his hands up in utter despair.<p>After that month passed by, then two, then five months - and finally a whole year without another letter. The Master thought it was time to remind his disciple of his duty to keep him informed of his spiritual progress.<p>Then the disciple wrote back: “Who cares?”<p>When the Master read those words a look of great satisfaction spread over his face.