Damian told the old guy he meant to practise but so it goes.

Old guy clicked teeth and said the mind is like someone in a maze with no exit. Constantly seeks the exit which  ain’t.  Only very occasionally understands, maybe for half a second, then back to looking for exit. Insisting this time will be different, it will go left or right and figure it out. Then instead of considering the actual situation, curses itself for going the wrong way. Decides tomorrow try a different route. So get another teacher, I can’t help you.

Are you joking? Look, I’ll really do it, I’ll practise all the stuff you’ve shown me. Please don’t quit.

The old guy clicked his teeth and said can you hear yourself?