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Want your own copy of Orthodoxy? - Download my free beautifully typeset edition here: https://goussage4.gumroad.com/l/orthodoxy Why do we feel the need to conquer the day at the expense of our rest? In this video, I explore the Philosophy of Slow Living through the lens of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Shire, the biological patience of fermentation, and a life-changing conversation with a South African farmer.
For much of my life, I struggled to believe that "tomorrow is another day." I lived with the frantic anxiety that everything must be finished before the midnight bell. But through the "Apothecary" arts—fermenting sauerkraut, drying herbs, and gardening—I’ve begun to learn the wisdom of the Hobbit: that the process is the result, and perfection cannot be hurried.
Join me as we discuss:
The Hobbit Mindset: Why the Shire is the ultimate model for a restful, grounded life.
The Art of Waiting: How fermentation and gardening teach us to trust the future.
Productivity vs. Peace: Breaking the cycle of late-night "industrial" productivity.
Faith in the Yield: What a farmer taught me about letting go of what we can't control.
"The seeds in our soil do not have five-year plans. They simply adhere to their nature."
🌿 About The Apothecary
I am Dylan Gous, an Afrikaner Catholic writing from the bottom of the world. My work explores the intersection of Medievalism, Philosophy, and the pragmatism of daily life.
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🔗 Recommended Watching/Reading
Article: What Does It Mean to be an Afrikaner Catholic? https://apothecaryplus.substack.com/p/what-does-it-mean-to-be-an-afrikaner?r=77ph99
Video: Why there is no such thing as an Afrikaner Catholic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za1m_R1IoRI
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#SlowLiving #Philosophy #TheHobbit #Mindfulness #Fermentation #Faith #Productivity #Tolkien #SimpleLiving #MentalHealth #SouthAfrica #DylanGous