"Longing for Enduring Architectural Respect"
Dec 17, 2023 - 10:26amSummary: The speaker is contemplating the durability and respect for materials in architectural design, expressing a desire for a style that will last for thousands of years. They express a longing to show respect for every element and detail in a structure and a concern about the material's future treatment. The speaker feels an opposition between their desire for enduring, respectful design and the uncertain treatment of materials in their current surroundings.Transcript: I am looking at my house now, and I am wondering, what is the style that holds up for ten thousand years? A thousand years. A style which respects the materials which it was built from. I think that is something I desire to know. To show respect for every element and detail going into a thing. Thanking it. It feels an opposition to looking around my house where I cannot tell if the materials have been respected or will be respected in the future, torn out, thrown away. Yeah.
Similar Entrees
"Embracing Quality: A Personal and Professional Pursuit"
81.59% similar
I value quality in my life and strive to avoid purchasing low-quality items. Despite often rushing, I aspire to reflect a high standard in my work, aiming to produce something both awesome and easy to use. This desire reflects how I want to experience things myself and indicates my future intentions. Quality, therefore, is a guiding principle for both my personal choices and professional output.
Embracing Change: Overcoming Resistance to the Past
80.87% similar
The speaker discusses the value of empowering more people with the ability to build their own algorithms for curation in a world overloaded with content. They reflect on their own habits of curation and the conscious decisions behind them, using the example of wearing hobo pants to symbolize a comfortable and satisfactory way of being. The speaker appreciates a mentality that promotes using, repairing, and loving possessions rather than discarding them, showing respect for objects as part of a sustainable lifestyle. They mention a conversation with Gabe about darning pants, which extends the concept of valuing things, demonstrating care and expressing that something is cherished rather than disposable.
I won't run out of ideas; there will always be new ones as long as creativity and care live within me. This is a reminder that the nature of things is impermanent and advancing is beneficial. I'm reassured by the knowledge that I'm in good care, both of my own and from others. Trusting in myself and in the support of others is a comforting realization.
On October 28th, the author experienced a poignant sense of loss over a beloved green sweatshirt that encapsulated their identity and values, like minimalism and quality. The sweatshirt was not just a clothing item, but a companion and representation of the author's journey and commitment to sustainability and supporting local craftsmanship. Amid the sorrow, the author reflects on the impermanence of things, the meaningful friendships tied to the sweatshirt, and the determination to continue creating clothing of equal or greater value to share. The loss is accepted with gratitude for the past and an optimistic view towards a future where the spirit of the cherished item will be reincarnated in the author's creative endeavors.