Wow, this was so beautiful. The puzzle is a metaphor for everything, really. It’s not a race to the end; it’s process of figuring things out, and of seeing how the pieces and initially baffling shapes fit into the whole. What a violation of that spiritual meaning it was for the puzzle-maker to put cheat codes on the backs of the pieces.
When I taught high school, I had a student who gave a presentation on puzzles, which her whole family loved. They did keep the finished puzzles—they used puzzle glue (did you know there is such a things as puzzle glue?! I didn’t!) to mount the finished puzzles on a board, and then they framed them and hung them up for everyone to enjoy.
I think process is rewarding in ways we don't often think about. Often, the process of creating something is pure pleasure, which is why we keep doing it!
My addiction is my garden. Fortunately I have enough space to do it over and over again. In my career and a magician, like take joy and crafting new magic. The process of the experience is the best pleasure! Loved this, and you are an amazing writer. ✨
Wow, this was so beautiful. The puzzle is a metaphor for everything, really. It’s not a race to the end; it’s process of figuring things out, and of seeing how the pieces and initially baffling shapes fit into the whole. What a violation of that spiritual meaning it was for the puzzle-maker to put cheat codes on the backs of the pieces.
When I taught high school, I had a student who gave a presentation on puzzles, which her whole family loved. They did keep the finished puzzles—they used puzzle glue (did you know there is such a things as puzzle glue?! I didn’t!) to mount the finished puzzles on a board, and then they framed them and hung them up for everyone to enjoy.
> "A puzzle is not a race. It’s not a task to complete."
(nervous sweat)
My Mom and older sister were fanatic puzzlers. I never got that, because I never got into puzzles. Now I understand the joy of their hobby!
I think process is rewarding in ways we don't often think about. Often, the process of creating something is pure pleasure, which is why we keep doing it!
My addiction is my garden. Fortunately I have enough space to do it over and over again. In my career and a magician, like take joy and crafting new magic. The process of the experience is the best pleasure! Loved this, and you are an amazing writer. ✨
Thanks! That's very kind of you
✨💖🤗
An amazing piece.
Thanks!
Welcome!
I would like your comment Michael but I can’t like comments using the web version of Substack. I read this on your recommendation and I love it!
I'm glad!
My pleasure, and I’m looking forward to your next installation! Hopefully soon? 😍