A lovely vision here: "Imagine posting for the first time in weeks, after withdrawing to work on an album, book or painting... and being boosted as a reward for your act of creativity." I want to live in a world where that's the norm. Thank you for writing this. Though I can't boost it, at least I can mint it.
Lovely design. Thank you for creating art to highlight my words from the essay. Here's hoping one day there will be more anthologies featuring stories written by aspiring and practicing monastics in minority religious contexts. 218179 $ENJOY
Many Zorb enthusiasts have wondered about the mysterious origin of the royal blue Zorb sequestered in a back room at the Zorbitecture Institute. Encased in glass to preserve its magic, the Zorb serves as a touchstone for advanced students in search of a design vision for a new Zorbitecture project. 🔵 219175 $ENJOY
Love the optimism and all the shades of purple. May the Farcaster ecosystem and the Crafter's Cove channel thrive. Here's a Zorb for good luck. 🟣 221413 $ENJOY
The auxiliary kitchen in the north wing at Black Stone Sanctuary is always kept spotless so it can serve double duty as an impromptu gathering spot for mid-afternoon tea service. On cold winter days, guests convene under the copper Zorb lamp to partake of quiet, simple joys. 🟤 208172 $ENJOY
"...share a platform's overall value with all its contributors, big and small. [...] For vibrant creative scenes to function, the value must flow to everyone." Yes! I've dreamed of creative scenes with this sort of value flow all my life, yet extractive systems have made it ever-elusive. For the first time, I'm seeing reason for real hope, and you articulated this vision so beautifully. Thank you. May a thousand creative scenes bloom. 214129 $ENJOY
For builders of Zorbish rock gardens, concentric circles are the magic formula that unlocks design harmony and elegance. This eye-catching exemplar features 13 small stone Zorbs arranged around a larger Zorb in the center. 190032 $ENJOY
When Zorbitecture enthusiasts gather for their annual conference, they book the swanky hotel in central downtown Zorbtopia. In the main lounge, the seating arrangement is designed to focus attention on a frosted ivory Zorb, bringing a sense of calm to the circle. ⚪ 169380 $ENJOY
Excellent and provocative questions here. Even a cursory glance at them immediately brings up additional questions:
Why is it so rare to see these things discussed, while advice from the 10x productivity gurus is rehashed endlessly? What kind of barriers (psychological, social, cultural, economic) must we navigate with /10 thinking? How might we facilitate /10 thinking by, say, setting up our surroundings to ease the way?
Thank you. This piece is destined to become a classic of early Slowcore literature. 493410 $ENJOY
Zorbish yoga and meditation studios are often booked solid for months in advance. This one earns rave reviews for its healthy plants, fresh air flow, natural wood floors, comfy cushions, and ambient glow from mini-Zorb salt lamps. 🟠 172286 $ENJOY
Top-ranked graduates of the Zorbitecture Institute can apply for a coveted spot in the immersion program. With all expenses covered through the Zorbish basic income, Zorbitects live on campus and work on projects that suit their talents best. 77777 $ENJOY
This is the way. It would've been such a major unlock if I'd been able to earn crypto before spending it when I first got into crypto in 2021. Thanks for writing this. 48081 $ENJOY
In the contemplative wisdom traditions practiced by Zorbish mystics, it's customary to recognize the most wondrous and colorful of Zorbish visions with a prayer and a slight bow of the head. 🔵 175741 $ENJOY
If you like scholarly tomes and creative uses of stone in interior design, take time for a leisurely visit to the Black Stone Sanctuary research library. Built around the mysterious Black Stone Zorb, the library contains many rare books and ranks among the most unique architectural works in Zorbtopia. 🖤⚫🖤 74886 $ENJOY
Each morning, before the Zorbish restorative yoga classes begin, instructors arrange all the props in a circle around the luminous sandstone Zorb. With soft ambient lighting, thick hemp-insulated walls, and restful acoustics, the whole space imparts a sense of serenity. 🟠 99999 $ENJOY
At the monastery of Zorbtopia, the library at the end of the cloister walk is a favorite retreat spot. Bookworms often savor time in this secluded corner with its cushy reading chair, Zorbish lamp, and view of the lush courtyard statuary gardens. 📚 ⚪ 59370 $ENJOY
In the central square at the renowned Zorbitecture Institute lies a Mirror Zorb monument in honor of the school's most beloved professor and Zorboisseur. Locals say it's the luckiest place on campus to toss a coin and make a wish-on-a-Zorb. 💰 111111 $ENJOY
One wing of the guest quarters at Black Stone Sanctuary opens out onto a secluded mini-courtyard draped in lush greenery. A translucent amber Zorb, lit from within, serves as a central focus for meditation and reflection. 🟠 51254 $ENJOY ⚫
Deep inside the Mountain of Medicine lies a therapeutic cave-like incubation chamber that's been hailed as "the joy of the sick and the wounded." Retreatants can soak in hydrothermal mineral waters, $enjoy Zorbish salt therapy, and recline on loungers flanked by glowing aromatic Zorbs. Nothing like basking in warm Zorbish atmospheres to soothe weary spirits. ⚪ 111111 $ENJOY ⚪
Visitors to the Library of Central Zorbtopia can relax in one of the most inviting Zorb chill rooms in the city. Decorated by associates from the Zorbitecture Institute, this corner features colorful framed Zorbish art, a half-Zorb reading chair in brushed suede, Zorbish vases atop the credenza, and even a golden Zorb footstool. 58973 $ENJOY
Beautiful work. If I'm not mistaken, this is the world's first Zorbish video made specifically for meditation. I love the vibrant colors, the music, and the faded falling snowflakes. Slowcore Zorb art + meditative drone music = my happy place. Excited that this is the first in a series. 🟣⚫🟣 111111 $ENJOY
Just before winter tourist season begins at the ice hotel in northern Sweden, a few rogue sculptors carve out a hidden Ice Zorb Room in a different location every year. The intrepid photographer who found it this year shall not be named. ❄⚪❄ 23931 $ENJOY
Legend has it that if you approach the Mirror Zorb from just the right angle, you may find a portal that opens into great Zorbish worlds of the imaginal realm.
Each season, as a new batch of aspirants is welcomed into the esteemed ranks of Zorbish monastics, the Orders mark the occasion with a ritual processional through the crystalline Zorb.
"If I love the work this much I had better not be caught contributing to us all being deprived of more of it." I love this piece! You've beautifully articulated a value flow dynamic that's often hidden, but is so critical for healthy arts networks. Thank you for writing this. I'm here for this energy 100%. I manifest a change.
I imagine this as a subterranean Zorbish dream incubation chamber. Love the moody dark hues, recessed lighting, arches, fountain with floating Zorb in the center, and alcove seats. 🟣🔵🟣
"Zorbitecture" is a brilliant name, and this is my fav of the whole series. Gives me all kinds of ideas for IRL Zorbitecture projects. Especially love the drapes and the trio of entry doors. I imagine this as a Zorbish version of the Audium in San Francisco: a theatre for spatial sound sculpture in complete darkness. ⚫⚪
Why is it so rare to see these things discussed, while advice from the 10x productivity gurus is rehashed endlessly? What kind of barriers (psychological, social, cultural, economic) must we navigate with /10 thinking? How might we facilitate /10 thinking by, say, setting up our surroundings to ease the way?
Thank you. This piece is destined to become a classic of early Slowcore literature. 493410 $ENJOY
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