I like shapes.  And I wonder if my spiritual life has been touched by objects that appear in my day.

When I lived in Canada, I often enjoyed a hamburger at Wendy’s.  The juicy quality was vivid … and there was something else: the patties were square.

Years after first encountering Wendy’s, I read about Dave Thomas, the company’s founder.  He loved his grandma, and she often gave him good advice.  Such as …

Quality’s everything, David.  Remember that.  If people keep cutting corners, this country’s going to be in big trouble

And so square burgers became a symbol of being thorough, of ensuring the customer has an excellent experience.

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Two months ago my old ear buds started shorting out so I went on the Internet to find a cool wireless version.  For some strange reason, I let them sit in their box for a couple of weeks, looking very rectangular.  But what emerged from the package was anything but:

So elegant.  And since starting to use them, their curves have seeped into my soul.  Along with the smoothness, and the shine.

There’s also the ease of opening, revealing the jewels inside:

The buds are comfy in my ears, and when it’s time to return home they simply click into place … magnetic.  It’s a sublime wow.

Like a yummy burger at Wendy’s, I am comforted as I touch the white case.  Naturally, sweet interactions with other human beings transcend the beauty of objects.

But every little bit helps