I think art supplies, organizers for those supplies, and books are exempt. Maybe because they provide pleasant experiences and evoke possibilities… I don’t know, but even sitting in my studio gazing at them puts a smile on my face and gives me a feeling of serenity. Oh, and my F*** ring. Sterling silver block letters, situated on my left middle finger. It also makes me grin every time I see it, even after being on my finger for two years 🤘😸🖤.
I'm glad to hear how happy these objects make you. Just as you say, there are certain objects to which we attach sentimental value that enriches them. The ring symbolizes a wedding, the book a story.... Very true and interesting perspective!
excellent, mr. garcia. thanks for this. i like those words, neophile and hedonic adaptation. kool. i learned some of these insights to happiness you describe, early on. when i was a tween (1970, to be exact) i often spent time in a rolls royce. at first, even at that young age, i knew the rolls was flamboyant and it attracted attention. but i also remember the hedonic adaptation that crept in. i remember when the fun flamboyance began to wear off. i never forgot that realization. thanks again your insightful writing. keep going. j.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you liked my writing. As you mentioned, luxury items and expensive things often lose their special feeling over time. They can start to feel forgettable, and eventually, we don't even pay much attention to them.
I think art supplies, organizers for those supplies, and books are exempt. Maybe because they provide pleasant experiences and evoke possibilities… I don’t know, but even sitting in my studio gazing at them puts a smile on my face and gives me a feeling of serenity. Oh, and my F*** ring. Sterling silver block letters, situated on my left middle finger. It also makes me grin every time I see it, even after being on my finger for two years 🤘😸🖤.
I'm glad to hear how happy these objects make you. Just as you say, there are certain objects to which we attach sentimental value that enriches them. The ring symbolizes a wedding, the book a story.... Very true and interesting perspective!
excellent, mr. garcia. thanks for this. i like those words, neophile and hedonic adaptation. kool. i learned some of these insights to happiness you describe, early on. when i was a tween (1970, to be exact) i often spent time in a rolls royce. at first, even at that young age, i knew the rolls was flamboyant and it attracted attention. but i also remember the hedonic adaptation that crept in. i remember when the fun flamboyance began to wear off. i never forgot that realization. thanks again your insightful writing. keep going. j.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you liked my writing. As you mentioned, luxury items and expensive things often lose their special feeling over time. They can start to feel forgettable, and eventually, we don't even pay much attention to them.