It takes a disciplined spirit to endure the monastery on M in Spain. One of the fundamental requirements of this religious order is that the young men must maintain silence. Opportunities to speak are scheduled only once every two years, at which time they are allowed to speak only two words. One young initiate who had completed his first two years of training, was invited by his superior to make his first two-word presentation. "Food terrible," the young man said. Two years... [read more]