"There are people who try to live this way. They take vows of chastity or solitude, or, conversely, try to reduce relationships to their most transactional or minimal form. Or because they have been hurt before, they put up walls. Or because they are so talented, they dedicate themselves exclusively to their work. It is necessary, they say, for they have a higher calling. **The [[Buddha]], for instance, walked out on his wife and young son without even saying goodbye, because enlightenment was more important**." ([Location 1566](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07QY3CZ9L&location=1566)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[work-life-balance]], [[personal-values]], [[expertise]], [[teaching anecdotes]], [[character]] **Source** -- [[202409180133 - B - Stillness is the Key]]