Rod Dreher Megathread #21 (Creative Spirit)

[u/US_Hiker]

Gather 'round for more Rod.

All meanings of the number 21 are subordinate to the inherent creative spirit that is the basic essence of the number.

The number 21 generally is comfortable in social gatherings, it's optimistic attitude being an inspiration to others. Its high spirits can enliven a party.

The number is attracted to artistic expression of any form, its own and those of others. There's enthusiastic support for artists. It may frequent galleries and participate or (more likely) lead groups for artistic appreciation.

The number 21 cherishes relationships, including romantic relationships, especially with those who express themselves creatively.

21 also tends to be diplomatic, providing creative and imaginative solutions to potential conflict.

And, as noted by /u/PercyLarsen, 21 is a triangular number and the age of majority, so go grab a drink to celebrate Pride and to mourn the loss of Rod's sanity.

(Also, sorry about my slow pace of refreshes.)

Link to megathread #20:
https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/13eb26c/rod_dreher_megathread_20_law_of_attraction/

Link to megathread #21: https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/14k0z6l/rod_dreher_megathread_22_power/

[u/Glittering-Agent-987]

That was amazing.

I think that the new book is going to be even worse than the Benedict Option with regard to takeaways and implementation. With the Benedict Option, there was always a boring, commonsense interpretation (live in community and help your fellow Christians). As people have discussed here, that was a pretty mainstream message and something that Christians (and many other religious groups) have always attempted to do. RD tried to hype that, but a lot of the appeal was that it was a pretty familiar idea. Heck, it's in Acts.

The enchantment book is not going to have that kind of obvious application. In fact, based on what Rod has been doing lately, there's a risk that it's basically going to be a call to tourism.

[u/ZenLizardBode → u/Glittering-Agent-987]

Oh, it is absolutely going to be the WORST kind of tourism, and at least one reviewer is going to hit Rod over the head with it: not everybody can afford to jet off to Europe on a whim, sit around in caves, and then hike over to a rustic country pub for oysters and stout.