# The intellectual life The intellectual life is a calling. A life where you are passion about the Truth and obsessed for knowledge. The thinker wants to escape his body and the physical world and bring to life ideas that touch his soul. For the thinker, there is a tendency to see wonder and mystery in everything. Study is a spiritual work - the search for truth. [[Truth and inspiration|Inspiration]] is the fruit of searching the truth. The world of ideas lifts one spirit as a climber climb a mountain and see beautiful view from the peak. It should not be done for money similar to the religious man who do not expect payment for his prays. It can be lived as an [[Independent scholar]]. You invest part of your day for [[Being creative|creating new ideas]] and contemplating about topics that interest you which give you joy and excitement. The spirit of the thinker should be of enthusiasm and inspiration. When working- maintain [[Intellectual work habits]]. Reference:  - [[@The intellectual life]] - [[@The independent scholar's handbook]] ## Created 2023-07-15 13:25