Unintentional Monks

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15. Unintentional Monks

Were weeks deep into this pandemic, which means we are weeks deep into a waking opportunity. Sent to our own cloisters (homes can be monasteries too, see), weve been presented with a sort of multiple-choice quiz. 

Given a forced lock-in, its best to:

distract yourself with bad habits, coping mechanisms, and addictions;

adopt rhythms that allow you to...