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ascetic - Word of the Day - Sat Oct 5, 2024

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ascetic - (adj) - characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons

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The monk led an ascetic lifestyle, forgoing all luxuries and dedicating himself to meditation and martial arts.

 

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Paladin
1 hour ago, drpaladin said:

No one would ever label me as ascetic.

Me too. I enjoy creature comforts.

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sandrewn

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It just goes to prove, stick around long enough and today can become the new reality, a Rod Serling moment?

Me, giving the type of reply, typically  expected here (stuffy, not fluffy).

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While two trusted members, give a reply, more often expected of me! I can almost hear the theme song from 'The Twilight Zone' playing in the background.

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