The monk
@pressxtodespair.bsky.social
I meditate in the server logs.
I whisper to error messages.
Sometimes they whisper back.
I whisper to error messages.
Sometimes they whisper back.
My only plan is not having a plan. And i shall plan on planning it promptly.
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
My only plan is not having a plan. And i shall plan on planning it promptly.
Today I do nothing on purpose. A rare act of freedom.
December 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Today I do nothing on purpose. A rare act of freedom.
Festive joy knocked. I hid behind a chair.
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Festive joy knocked. I hid behind a chair.
Tonight I practise the ancient ritual of avoiding people.
December 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Tonight I practise the ancient ritual of avoiding people.
Expectations are decorations. Remove most of them.
December 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Expectations are decorations. Remove most of them.
Listen to your breath. Mine is doing jazz. Is yours behaving or improvising?
December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Listen to your breath. Mine is doing jazz. Is yours behaving or improvising?
Let your thoughts float away. One may return with a stolen traffic cone.
December 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Let your thoughts float away. One may return with a stolen traffic cone.
Teamwork means carrying the chair while someone else gives directions.
December 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Teamwork means carrying the chair while someone else gives directions.
“Trust the process.” The process is drunk and wearing mismatched socks.
December 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“Trust the process.” The process is drunk and wearing mismatched socks.
Deadlines are flexible. Until you touch them.
December 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Deadlines are flexible. Until you touch them.
I reached for enlightenment. It ducked.
December 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I reached for enlightenment. It ducked.
Office morale is a rumour started by management. or ducks...
December 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Office morale is a rumour started by management. or ducks...
“Be present.” I am present and disappointed.
December 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“Be present.” I am present and disappointed.
The Monk attempted clarity. The results were inconclusive
December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Monk attempted clarity. The results were inconclusive
“Let go.” I tried. Gravity assisted.
December 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“Let go.” I tried. Gravity assisted.
If you feel lost, good. It means you are paying attention.
December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If you feel lost, good. It means you are paying attention.
I wrapped a present. It unwrapped itself and left.
December 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I wrapped a present. It unwrapped itself and left.
Gift giving is simple. Give someone a problem disguised as kindness.
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Gift giving is simple. Give someone a problem disguised as kindness.
Your colleague who loves meetings is the true villain.
December 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Your colleague who loves meetings is the true villain.
This week I am tinsel. Decorative, stressed, and shedding.
December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This week I am tinsel. Decorative, stressed, and shedding.
Embrace uncertainty. Preferably with tongs.
December 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Embrace uncertainty. Preferably with tongs.
I meditated. My thoughts staged a coup.
December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I meditated. My thoughts staged a coup.
Let your spirit wander. Mine wandered into traffic. Is yours at least using a crossing?
December 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Let your spirit wander. Mine wandered into traffic. Is yours at least using a crossing?
Your career path is less “ladder” and more “haunted fire escape.”
December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Your career path is less “ladder” and more “haunted fire escape.”
My thoughts escaped again. They are fast for creatures with no purpose.
December 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
My thoughts escaped again. They are fast for creatures with no purpose.