The necessities of life are less of a chore when you enjoy your tools.
I just got some Swedish dishcloths, and it makes it a little more fun to wash the dishes. It also helps to have some nice dish soap (I add lemongrass essential oil to my unscented Down East).
I drink more water out of my favourite cup, and when I have a crush on my water bottle, I’m more likely to keep it filled, drink out of it, and remember to take it with.
I don’t want to suggest that anyone ought to buy more stuff in order to get shit done, but there’s a time when dishcloths and water bottles need to be replaced.
Maybe it’s about being mindful of the intention for the items we buy: considering where they come from, how they’re made and where they will end up when we are finished with them. If I feel good about these things, there’s some joy that comes from using the object.
When there’s something I want to incorporate more of in my life, it really helps to make it a bit more appealing and enjoyable; to have a positive attitude toward it. It might be because I find it beautiful, or it feels good, or I am pleased to know what it’s made of and where it came from.
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