Dishwasher vs Hand washing
Today I was thinking about the difference between using a **dishwasher** or doing the **dishes by hand**. I noticed while doing the dishes by hand I was much more aware of my *consumption*: the amount of plates, how dirty they are, the water required to clean the dishes, the amount of soap, the effort required, and so forth.
When you put everything into the dishwasher and merely press the ON-button. The dishwasher takes over. It solves all your worries — we explicitly don’t want to know what is happening inside. Of course this the exact reason why most people adore the machine: it gives us a **shortcut** for doing the dishes. So we can spend time on something else.
But I think the **act** of doing the dishes can serve as a **metaphor**. Doing a task by hand, any task for that matter, allows us to become aware of our **senses** and the **energy consumption** it requires. Perhaps not a value to all and every day — but it think it has positive aspects.
For example I believe **engaging** in an easy task is perfect way to achieve a moment of flow. And doing something completely by hand greatly gives you a **sense of accomplishment**. Something you’re unlike to achieve after watching the television for an hour.
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Guido Crolla says:
