The humble chopsticks is a very simple thing, just two longish straight sticks, held together in one hand. It can help pick food up accurately and deftly, shovel rice into mouth, stab at fishballs, flick away unwanted bits of food from the bowl, stir soup, etc. And it is easy to clean, even easier to carry around. The entire 10 course dinner (except soup!) can be eaten or slurped up with a pair of chopsticks. Contrast this with eating a full course of Western meal. How much silver lines up around and above our plate? Imagine the washing after that. Or try carrying it all in your handbag.
Chopsticks are the most visible and practical essence of practising the Art of Simplicity.
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