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At some point I had a moment of realization that most things are meant to be used. That is, those fancy decorative soaps smell better on your hands than on the
by aimor 5y ago
At some point I had a moment of realization that most things are meant to be used. That is, those fancy decorative soaps smell better on your hands than on the shelf, chocolates taste better in your mouth than in the box, if someone gives you a gift they want to enjoy it. Unsurprisingly I agree with the article's advice: use the things you have as soon as it's appropriate to use them. Light candles for dinner, write in the margins of your books, eat off china with silverware. This makes ordinary moments more enjoyable and more special.
- KozmoNau7 5y agoExactly, things have a purpose and more often than not, that purpose is to be used up, possibly repaired and then used again, until it finally wears out or breaks completely. I tend to baby new things until the feeling of novelty wear off, then I just use them. I don't abuse them, but I stop trying to avoid normal wear and tear. Repairing things is also something I find relaxing and interesting. As a consequence, I tend to stick to things that are durable and can be repaired, designs and materials that have stood the test of time, and I keep them for as long as I can. A well-worn patina on an obviously beloved object is hard to fake.