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38. LIFE SUPREME disturb some people to such an extent that they fly into a fit of anger; and theywill exhibit a similar reaction if awakened from sleep. . It has been related that the Promised Messiah used to be frequently interrupted by young children when deeply engrossed in writing his literary gems. Time and time again they would knock on the door of his room demanding that he open the door to let them in. The. Promised Messiah would quietly rise from his seat and, without a word or expression of annoyance, open the door. On one occasion while he was engaged in writing a book, his young son Mahmood (Khalifatul Masih II) set fire to the completed manuscript papers which the Promised Messiah had placed to one side. On turning to them for reference he found them burnt to ashes. A smile spread across his face as he mused that perhaps God desired that he should write something better in its place. . THE TIRESOME TALKER. Some people are wearying conversationalists. They will talk on and on without a break and often their conversation is dull and selfcentred and unconstructive. Giving time and attention to such people is often difficult and calls for patience and tact on behalf of the listener who may otherwise fidget or explode with impatience thereby giving offence. . The Promised Messiah was sometimes confronted by tiresome talkers but he would never show any sign of annoyance or impatience. He would listen to all they had to say with the attention of one listening to the sweet song of a nightingale. . FOOD. Food is often the cause of irritability. Hungry children show it one and all. Many husbands chide their wives if their meal is not prepared on time or not in the manner according to their liking. . Hunger irritates the nerves which almost inevitably gives rise to vexation, especially in those unaccustomed to fasting. . All should be on guard when the hunger signal buzzes. . FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES. Money problems often cause great mental strain which in turn is inclined to engender irritability and general loss of vitality and sense