What is it exactly that the idealist expected to experience and achieve before turning into a misanthrope?

When we do include everything that is not based on a direct observation of reality and experience of it, our perception becomes clouded with opinions, assumptions and various beliefs. By this process, we create our own reality bubble.

Although shame often provokes a wish to hide, it doesn’t necessarily mean we have to interpret it in a negative light. Shame guards our internal world and regulates how much we want to share with others and how much we want to keep private.

The point is to stay in touch with whatever happens to us and around us, rather than to only focus on our judgments and evaluations. Being within “The Experience” makes us intimate with the world.

Having easily accessible answers saves a tremendous amount of time and frees us to do other important things. Ignorance is a choice we didn't have before.

The warrior's path is a solitary one.