a new purpose

He took up his lance from the footman holding it, thought better of attacking the windmills, gave back the lance, dismounted from his horse, removed his armor, went to find whores, thought better of that, too, went home, took a bath, and slept.

Having given up most of the activities he had once found pleasurable (he loved baths), the man decided to craft for himself a new purpose.

First, he sat quietly, and breathed.

Second, he cleared his mind of lingering desires.

Third, he brought love into the world, changing it without acting.

americanifesto / JPR / whorphan / 場黑麥