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The Pluri Society
A collection of thoughts I've had in the past year—specifically, 171 of them.
This book is for all those who have a suspicion that they were meant for more. You have all you need to shape the world with your hands. You have all you need to carve an extraordinary and purposeful life out of indifferent reality. You have all you need to show compassion, extend empathy, and offer forgiveness. If you have a dream, if you have an active imagination, if you have a passionate heart, if you have the faith to keep trying in spite of doubts, then you can do anything to give yourself what you deserve.
This book is for all those who have a suspicion that they were meant for more. You have all you need to shape the world with your hands. You have all you need to carve an extraordinary and purposeful life out of indifferent reality. You have all you need to show compassion, extend empathy, and offer forgiveness. If you have a dream, if you have an active imagination, if you have a passionate heart, if you have the faith to keep trying in spite of doubts, then you can do anything to give yourself what you deserve.
- GenresPhilosophy
182 pages, Paperback
Published June 21, 2023
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August 7, 2023
"This book is for all those who have a suspicion that they were meant for more."
I got hooked when I read the epigraph the author chose for her book. That awkward feeling when something or someone hits the nail right on the head. That moment when a sentence is in perfect sync with the current, vibrant version of yourself. I never took a liking for self-help literature or 150-aphorisms-to-live-better books ( Meditations anyone? ), and the author doesn't seem too fond of it either. This never stopped me from reading some though, and I'm glad I picked up this one.
In my mind, there are books you read because you have the intuition you'll love them; others you read because you were forced to ( sorry Choderlos ); and then there are the random books, the wildcards you grab as an excuse to do or try something.
I picked up this book after reading the author's substack, a welcome shorter addition to Psyche and Aeon reads, and the overarching theme of the search for growth within made me think of a colleague turned friend. That thought turned into an idea: let's have a conversation with this person through a book since we don't work in the same office. I like reading the books I offer, so writing on it was only the next logical step. Not super original, particularly for anyone who saw the ChatGPT-meets-Tom-Riddle-journal meme; but this person seemed like someone who would be in the perfect "personal zeitgeist" (is there a word for this?) to enjoy The Pluri Society concept. I thought I'd be able to give some extra meaning to it by writing my own questions and thoughts into the book, a book which does not try to stuff every single possible word into whatever space's available. It invites you to scribble notes.
As expected some of the stuff didn't click with me, however there were a good 15 or so thoughts from the author with which I had a great "F yes" moment. You see someone putting obvious words onto less obvious thinking. That led me to write some more of my own questions. I ended up loving that generative and asynchronous writing meets conversational tone as much as the book itself if not more. I asked direct questions to my colleague that only writing allows, without the need for getting an answer straight away or the fear of not receiving any at all, and that felt liberating because so much of our routine with people (or screens) is predicated on getting instant feedback.
I'm glad I gambled a few hours of my reading time on this self-published-but-not-self-help book which turned out to be a great read, and a seminal one at that, as I felt invited to contribute my own meaning and notes to it.
I got hooked when I read the epigraph the author chose for her book. That awkward feeling when something or someone hits the nail right on the head. That moment when a sentence is in perfect sync with the current, vibrant version of yourself. I never took a liking for self-help literature or 150-aphorisms-to-live-better books (
In my mind, there are books you read because you have the intuition you'll love them; others you read because you were forced to (
I picked up this book after reading the author's substack, a welcome shorter addition to Psyche and Aeon reads, and the overarching theme of the search for growth within made me think of a colleague turned friend. That thought turned into an idea: let's have a conversation with this person through a book since we don't work in the same office. I like reading the books I offer, so writing on it was only the next logical step. Not super original, particularly for anyone who saw the ChatGPT-meets-Tom-Riddle-journal meme; but this person seemed like someone who would be in the perfect "personal zeitgeist" (is there a word for this?) to enjoy The Pluri Society concept. I thought I'd be able to give some extra meaning to it by writing my own questions and thoughts into the book, a book which does not try to stuff every single possible word into whatever space's available. It invites you to scribble notes.
As expected some of the stuff didn't click with me, however there were a good 15 or so thoughts from the author with which I had a great "F yes" moment. You see someone putting obvious words onto less obvious thinking. That led me to write some more of my own questions. I ended up loving that generative and asynchronous writing meets conversational tone as much as the book itself if not more. I asked direct questions to my colleague that only writing allows, without the need for getting an answer straight away or the fear of not receiving any at all, and that felt liberating because so much of our routine with people (or screens) is predicated on getting instant feedback.
I'm glad I gambled a few hours of my reading time on this self-published-but-not-self-help book which turned out to be a great read, and a seminal one at that, as I felt invited to contribute my own meaning and notes to it.
January 2, 2024
Sherry is one of my favorite follows on X/Twitter.
Often, her entries are small reminders familiar to many on the path of self-stewardship.
But sometimes reading one of her pieces stops me in my tracks and makes me sit down and process her insight.
This type of clarity in writing, especially in short-form, can only come from someone with a deep respect and love for their craft and for discovering themselves.
Often, her entries are small reminders familiar to many on the path of self-stewardship.
But sometimes reading one of her pieces stops me in my tracks and makes me sit down and process her insight.
This type of clarity in writing, especially in short-form, can only come from someone with a deep respect and love for their craft and for discovering themselves.
January 8, 2024
The Pluri Society was a short, lovely read rich with lingering insights. It’s a book of life musings and short notes(171 in total) that would serve as a great companion to one’s journal routine. I enjoyed Ning’s insights on living a fulfilling life and growing into yourself. The ideas are served in bite-sized chunks, easily digestible and nourishing for the soul.
March 10, 2024
“People forget what you say or do but they'll never forget how you made them feel.
Your spark will forever be remembered and cherished; a candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.”
Your spark will forever be remembered and cherished; a candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.”
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