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> Doing the dishes, cooking, gardening, sweeping the floor, putting out the trash. Those are not "chores", that's what life's made of. I mean, I do my chores e
by jcelerier 7y ago
> Doing the dishes, cooking, gardening, sweeping the floor, putting out the trash. Those are not "chores", that's what life's made of.
I mean, I do my chores everyday too but I'd muuuuch rather be playing guitar or reading a book. Don't take any pleasure in cleaning the plates.
- johnisgood 7y agoYeah, but in the end your environment is now much cleaner. Is not there a feeling of pleasure because of this? So while you may not have a pleasure in the process, you may derive pleasure from the outcome or result.
- Allower 7y agoIn other words: The accumulated displeasure of a messy cluttered environment and neglected responsibilities will quickly surpass the accumulated displeasure of occasionally doing chores. Realizing this can make doing the chores actually somewhat enjoyable.