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HealthyGamerGGFeb 11, 2020The Lord of the Rings as an Analogy for Purpose: Distinguishing Desires from Dharma
Self-DevelopmentDharmaDesiresValuesIndriyas (sense organs)
psychacksEmbracing Side Quests: Increasing Life Achievement and Joy Through Varied Goals
Self-DevelopmentSide quests (metaphor)Main story arcs (metaphor)Intermittent rewardsCharacter development (life/RPG)