(short version)
The seventh pillar is strict: at 9 PM, all screens go dark. No phones, no laptops, no televisions. For the remaining hours before sleep, you engage in "analog Zen"—reading a physical book, talking to a partner, cooking, or drawing. The blue light and cortisol spikes of late-night scrolling are the antithesis of 9Zen. This pillar alone is responsible for the most dramatic quality-of-life improvements reported by practitioners. (short version) The seventh pillar is strict: at