The other side

The other side

August 2015

By Life Positive

A sick man turned to his doctor, as the latter was preparing to leave the examination room, and said, “Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side.” Very quietly, the doctor said, “I don’t know.” “You don’t know? You are a religious man. You do not know what is on the other side?” asked the perturbed sick man. The doctor was standing holding the handle of the door. From the other side came the sound of scratching and whining, and as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room with his tail wagging and an eager show of gladness. Turning to the patient, the doctor said, “Did you notice my dog? He’s never been in this room before. He didn’t know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here, and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear. I know little of what is on the other side of death, but I do know one thing – I know that my Master is there, and that is enough for me.” – Rabindranath Tagore