Saigon
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No, this is entirely, and in every way, wrong. You are looking at existence from a pure subject-object point of view, which diminishes every act of life to drudgery. Any tool that one has and uses should not be seen as merely the thing that allows them to accomplish a task, but as part of an experience. There is a depth there, if you allow yourself to apprehend it, when you commune with not only yourself, but what you are doing and its connection to all the rest of life. The experience of prepping with a well-loved knife should bring as much joy in the future as it does when the knife was new.Originally Posted by Huntsman
This is beautifully put. Not only should it bring as much joy as when it was new, but perhaps even more, like a high-quality leather that develops a wonderful patina over the time you've worn it. A tool that's seen you through many services and now feels like an extension of your hand, because you've become accustomed to the balance of it.
So what did the OP decide?
