I had yet another life changing experience with a subway rat. I stood by waiting for a train when I made eye contact with a rat the size of my cat. “You have forgotten being,” She said, “Modernity has robbed you of your spirituality and all meaningful aspects of your life. And now only a god can save you.” Horrified at the revelation, I began to weep. Finally I found my voice and responded with “Am I doomed? Is all of humanity doomed as well?” The rat paused as the train rumbled into the station. “I’m afraid so, my friend,” She replied, “Good luck.” She turned away from me and went underneath the tracks as the train arrived. The very moment I got home I crawled into bed and cried myself to sleep. I am thankful for the opportunity of being blessed with wisdom of rats not once BUT TWICE, but the horror of being burdened with such a life changing insight seemed to have shattered my perception of the world around me. She was right. That rat was right! Modernity has robbed humanity of our livelihood! We have lost the way! Nothing can save us! We’re doomed! DOOMED!!!! I must go back and talk to more rats. I must consult their wisdom if I am to change the fate of the human race…and myself.