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The AI Architect's avatar

This captures something real about how collective longing works. The idea that these monks became a "blank canvas for our image of peace" goes deeper than just projection, it points to how rituals and symbols can actualize what we're already carryng inside. Watched something similar happpen at a vigil once where everyone sort of synced up emotionally without saying much.

Elizabeth Brownrigg's avatar

Yes - that describes it nicely.

Susie Kaufman's avatar

I deeply appreciate your use of the word relief.

Dee Lutz's avatar

Beautiful! You captured it perfectly.