fortkeeper

I don't understand how anyone can just say that the process is the destination. Part of the joy of the process is in knowing it leads somewhere. Who wants to plant a garden if there's not going to be any tomatoes? I think we call it accomplishment, and without it it's called spinning our wheels. As I learn more about this craft, I find it very satisfying to see myself improving at moving through the process toward an end. I'm not happy with my efficiency so I'm going to spend some money on a class and get some help with that. If I can learn to cut dovetails for a drawer in an hour (at the same or better quality), I'll feel more proud than if it takes me four hours. The improving is what keeps me coming back to it. But, if I don't have an aptitude for the work, I'll have to settle for being content with the process... I'll spend less on wood, which is good. And there's no pressure.