"Every person, all the events of your life are there because you have drawn them there. What you choose to do with them is up to you." This is an extremely powerful quote that is proven in the opening scene of the book. This scene includes the main character of the novel, Richard, who is searching for the "meaning of life". While flying his 1928 Fleet over Ferris, Illinois, Richard spots another biplane parked in a …showed first 75 words of 1197 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1197 total…Here is a test to find whether your mission on earth is finished: If you're alive, it isn't." Through Donald's teachings and through his death, Richard eventually became his own "Messiah". Though he had doubts along the way, Richard's actions prove that "Every person, all the events of your life are there because you have drawn them there. What you choose to do with them is up to you." Bibliography Illusions. Bach, Richard. Dell Publishing.1977.