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I like your points overall, but I do think there are tasks “necessary to keep living” that we do value. However with cleaning specifically, there is limited art
by ip26 5y ago
I like your points overall, but I do think there are tasks “necessary to keep living” that we do value. However with cleaning specifically, there is limited artistry (cooking) or personal growth (exercise) to it.
- PaulDavisThe1st 5y agoI definitely agree (and try to bring that attitude to my own life). However, it is much easier to do this when these tasks do not take "too long".
- Swizec 5y ago> However with cleaning specifically Cleaning can be a great way to relax your brain. It's menial enough to be effortless with just enough thinking to occupy the fidgety part of your brain so you can think deep in the background. Like a walk in the park. Meditative.
- ehou 5y agoI like to wash some things (a good knife or an aluminum pan) by hand - meditative yes - and let my dishwasher handle the rest.
- mikepurvis 5y agoI feel this way too, particularly about cleaning in the kitchen. I don't love it any more than anyone else does, but adopting this type of mindset allows me to see the chore as an opportunity for peace and reflection rather than one more distasteful thing to slog through on my way to the grave.
- colechristensen 5y agoSome people experience this, those who don’t have real trouble getting to the point. Cleaning is usually quite stressful for me unless I am in an unusual mood or I can structure it as doing it for someone else, say a plan for a friend to visit.
- kayodelycaon 5y agoSame with me. Cleaning is stressful and sometimes physically painful. (Bad back and RSI) The only time it’s not is when I’m manic and then it gets really obsessive and doesn’t stop until I injure myself enough that it’s too painful to continue. Cleaning in silence is like nails on a chalkboard. Fortunately iPads and streaming video are a thing.