This deeply felt warmth for one's possessions, especially when they are well-worn and long-used, is called sabi. Sabi deepens over time, like the soft glow of a patina on aged wood.

— Annellen Simpkins, C. Alexander Simpkins in Simple Zen by Annellen Simpkins, C. Alexander Simpkins

 

To Practice This Thought:
Notice the warmth of your feeling for a long-used object in your home.

 

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