// Glossary
Attachment
6 topics
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Does a Soul Reside in Things Made by Oneself?
Emotional bond to an object. Because handmade objects contain the maker's 'personal history,' they readily evoke special attachment.
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The Difference Between Repairing Broken Things and Buying New Ones
Emotional bond to an object. Through repair, 'history' and 'story' are added to the object, deepening attachment.
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Why Can't We Throw Away Failed Works?
An emotional bond formed with an object or act, strengthened by accumulated time, effort, and memory.
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Why Do We Feel Attachment to Inanimate Matter
Emotional connection felt toward inanimate objects or things, a closeness or familiarity beyond mere ownership.
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The Resistance to Letting Go of Stones
A psychological state of emotional bonding to a specific object, making it difficult to let go. In the case of stones, memories of discovery and empathy for their beauty form attachment.
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Does Making Something with Your Own Hands Change Anything?
Emotional bond to an object or act. Objects made by hand tend to evoke special attachment because time and effort have been invested in them.