Asakiyume on Nostr: "There are 3 steps to becoming a sage," the old man said, authority in his voice & a ...

"There are 3 steps to becoming a sage," the old man said, authority in his voice & a twinkle in his eye.

"First, rid yourself of encumbrances. By which I mean clothes." The crowd stripped.

"Second, repeat the sound of the universe birthing itself."

"Is that 'om'?" a woman asked.

"No, it's moo." The crowd mooed.

"Third, whirl round." They whirled.

"I don't feel sagelike," someone said.

"There's a #fourth step: observe what foolishness pursuit of sagehood causes."

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