A great article, an enjoyment to read.

I remember many of the moments you have described. So this feels like a lovely Christmas gift to me. Thank you, Karmen. :)

I have a story about "overdoing the reading" and “integrating knowledge” too.

Many years ago, I listened to a Feng Shui expert talk about not keeping books in the relationship bagua (area) in the home and not letting unread or read materials pile up beside the bed. Apparently, that broadcasts to your subconscious that you are in a relationship with books.. instead of your, or a partner.

When I looked around my bed room, I started to laugh.

I took all the books out and stored them in a different place.

I could not convince other members of the household to keep the books in a contained place.. and not around the bed.

But at least I got aware of my own tendencies and changed what I could change.