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Why I Chop Wood

Why I Chop Wood


Published on 2025-02-08 11:01:03 - MSN
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  • Along a busy four-lane road in Kaga, Japan, situated between strip malls and rice fields, is a firewood business called Kuberu, meaning "to stoke a fire." On many weekends, when the weather is pleasant,

The article "Why I Chop Wood" by David Coggins, published on MSN Money, explores the personal and philosophical reasons behind the author's choice to engage in the traditional task of chopping wood. Coggins discusses how this activity serves as a meditative and grounding experience, offering a break from the digital and often superficial interactions of modern life. He reflects on the physicality of the task, the satisfaction derived from using tools like axes and mauls, and the connection to nature and simpler times. The act of chopping wood, for Coggins, is not just about preparing firewood but about engaging in a ritual that connects him to a sense of history, self-reliance, and the elemental aspects of human existence, providing a counterbalance to the complexities of contemporary living.

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