An object does not have to look new to serve its purpose well.

GRATITUDE

WHAT THIS MEANS

Appearance and function drift apart over time, and only one of them matters for most things. A scratched pan cooks identically, a faded coat is just as warm, a scuffed tool works exactly as designed, yet the visible wear starts to feel like a reason to replace. That instinct is largely trained into us by people who sell replacements. Wear is a record of use, not a fault.

Find one thing you have been meaning to replace for cosmetic reasons and keep it another year. Spend the attention on something that is actually failing.

A QUESTION TO SIT WITH

What have you replaced for looking worn rather than failing?

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