their advanced years maintained youthful , energetic and vital lives . The more he travelled , the more he learned of ageless yogis who had mastered the art of mind-control and spiritual awakening . And the more he saw , the more he longed to understand the dynamics behind these miracles of human nature , hoping to apply their philosophies to his own life .
During the early stages of his journey , Julian sought out many well-known and highly respected teachers . He told me that each one of them welcomed him with open arms and open hearts , sharing whatever gems of knowledge they had absorbed over lifetimes spent in quiet contemplation on the loftier issues surrounding their existence . Julian also attempted to describe the beauty of the ancient temples which were strewn across the mystical landscape of India , edifices which stood as loyal gatekeepers to the wisdom of the ages . He said he was moved by the sacredness of these surroundings .
" It was a very magical time of my life , John . Here I was , a tired old litigator who had sold everything from my racehorse to my Rolex , and had packed all that remained into a large rucksack that would be my constant companion as I ventured into the timeless traditions of the East ."
" Was it hard to leave ?" I wondered aloud , unable to contain my curiosity .
" Actually , it was the easiest thing I have ever done . The decision to give up my practice and all my worldly possessions felt natural . Albert Camus once said that ' Real generosity toward the future consists in giving all to what is present .' Well , that ' s exactly what I did . I knew I had to change — so I decided to listen to my heart and do it in a very dramatic way . My life became so much simpler and meaningful when I left the baggage of my past behind . The