Welcome to my digital garden.
Here I feel free to scribble in public –
share random musings
maybe even sprinkle in a few practical tips
Who knows?
The monk and the philistine
Let’s look at two archetypal characters. One is a philistine — thinks in terms of material gains and prevailing narratives. A hustler. Draped in (what others deem) precious metals, dressed in designer brands. He knows how to toe the line in what he calls “high-stakes” situations. The other is a monk — lives simply, with near-zero expectations, attachments, fears, or desires. When these two meet, they’re NPCs to each other. ...