An odd little book. Taken as a description of a Zen Buddhist monk’s daily life as regards taking care of their environment, this is a good little book. Having spent a lot of time with such a monk, it gave me a better understanding of his behavior, meaning behaviors I didn’t realize were part of his Zen practice. It also reiterates for us non-monks the link between a cluttered space and a cluttered mind, that self-respect means respecting our environment, including our bodies. While there are those who seem to thrive in chaos, I’m not one of them so appreciate the reminders.