The Map is Mostly Water $6 / month

The Map is Mostly Water explores the intersections of personal growth, the subtle art of listening, the joys of gardening, and the impact of our environments. It delves into the practice of creating meaningful experiences, the philosophy of minimalism in art, and the intimate act of reading, all interwoven with personal anecdotes and reflections.

Personal Development Listening and Comprehension Gardening and Outdoor Spaces Environmental Influence Experience and Ritual Home Design Reading and Literature Childhood and Parenting Art and Poetry

Efforts and Goals and Joy

1103 implied HN points • 31 Dec 23

Having ambitions and goals is vital for living well.
It's important to value effort over just dreaming.
Setting challenging goals can lead to growth and accomplishments.

Audiobooks Are Books and They’re Also Practice

680 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23

🚌 Education Listening Reading Practice Narration

Audiobooks are not just books, they are a way to practice listening and understanding.
Listening is a skill that needs to be practiced, especially in a fast-paced world.
Re-reading books through audiobooks can enhance comprehension and make for a valuable listening experience.

Everything I know about gardening

626 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Gardening

Grow what you want to harvest and use inside your home
Let big sections of your garden grow wild for months to experiment and require less maintenance
Invest your resources in one variety for a big impact rather than spreading thin

Small Spaces

547 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24

🎭️ Culture History Technology Cities Cultural Diversity Innovation

Culture and new ideas can often originate and flourish in smaller spaces rather than just big cities or metropolises.
Success in creating innovation and technology may not always come from larger cities; smaller, more remote locations can foster creativity and growth.
Remote places can produce rare and valuable cultural specimens, and it's important to be mindful of the advantages of small spaces in fostering innovation and culture.

Agency and Schooling (and gardening)

406 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Gardening Painting Writing

Focus on agency is crucial for flourishing, not just knowledge acquisition.
Engaging in gardening and building activities can bring joy and satisfaction.
Effort in creating something magnificent is fulfilling.

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Let the world dawn on you (influences pt. 2)

297 implied HN points • 07 Oct 23

🎭️ Culture Architecture Rituals Urban life Aesthetics Literature

Our surroundings impact us more than we realize, affecting our mood and experiences.
Places and atmospheres can become significant rituals in our lives, shaping our behavior and reactions.
Repeated experiences and settings accumulate upon us, influencing our daily routines and perceptions.

Sympathies (influences pt. 1)

289 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23

🎭️ Culture Lifestyle Personal Development Philosophy Creativity

The author's goal is to become a head waiter at a refined cafe serving middle-aged women in a garden setting.
The author is driven by the idea of executing tasks with precision and creating a transcendent experience through ritual and effort.
The goal is not material wealth but the satisfaction of doing things well and creating a fairytale-like experience for others.

Reading Well

2 HN points • 17 Jul 23

📚 Literature Reading Books Fiction Non-fiction Reading habits

Reading is a solitary and intimate act that allows the author to model the world for you.
Embrace the visceral quality of reading mostly fiction slowly to be influenced by excellent works.
Consider starting many books, completing few, re-reading favorites, and building a diverse home library.