Georgesear asked Elan Mastai:

One of the things that stuck with me the most after reading your book was Greta's philosophy that what we do in our everyday life best reflects what we actually believe. Do you agree with her ?

Elan Mastai Yes. I had Greta stake out a more forceful position on the matter to help define her character, but I more or less agree with her. Human beings are very good at divorcing their beliefs from their actions. And modern life, with its virtualizations and distractions and detachments, can so often accelerate that separation. What I like about Greta's philosophy is that it's rooted in everyday behavior. Because, to me, any genuine philosophy isn't just about our best and worst moments, the extremes of our lives, it's about the normal moments, when we're at ease in our daily routines. I also like that Greta's philosophy isn't prescriptive, it isn't telling anyone *what* to believe, it's about suggesting a frame for adjusting your personal life to line up with the things you tell yourself are important to you. Thanks for the thoughtful question.

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