Cradle to Grave

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22, sound

Try as I may, I could not hear anything.

"Silence, young one. Close your ears. Open your mind."

Dutifully, I placed my hands over my ears, and even shut my eyes for good measure.

The muted sound of laughter filtered through and I opened my eyes to his smiling wrinkled face.

"Master Yoda, what am I doing wrong?" I asked plaintively.

Kindly, he reached for my hands and the sounds of the training room filled my head. I sighed.

"Try too hard, you do. No need to. When silent and at peace, you are, the Force will speak to you."

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