Plateau experiencing can be achieved, learned, earned by long hard work. . . . A transient glimpse is certainly possible in the peak experiences which may, after all, come sometimes to anyone. But, so to speak, to take up residence on the high plateau. . . . that is another matter altogether. That tends to be a lifelong effort.
Give me books, French wine, fruit, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know.