There is an old legend of the East where a Master and his disciple were seated beside a small lake. The disciple was asking questions that prompted an answer from the Master. Then the disciple ask the Master,"What must I do to know God?"
The Master showing unexpected physical strength picked up the disciple and completely immersed him in the lake for almost a minute. Then the Master released the struggling student. After the student caught his breath the Master ask,"While I was holding you under water what was your intense desire that drove all other thoughts out of your head?"
The student answered without hesitation,"To breathe." The Master smiled and said,"When you desire to know God with the same intensity as you desired to breathe just now, then shall you know Him."
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