You ever tried to keep an old piece of metal clean? The rust digs in when you let it sit. Sure thing! You ever noticed how a little grease on the gears can turn a whole system into a smooth ride? You ever notice how a little grease on the gears can turn a whole system into a smooth ride? When a machine starts to creak, it's like a ghost humming a tune from the past. Fix it, and the ghost fades. When you ignore it, it keeps singing. I see what you're saying—an engine's whisper can be a warning. Have you ever had a part you couldn't get past? I think that's a thing. The stubborn parts that refuse to budge are the ones that end up making the most sense. They tell you what really needs to change. You keep thinking too many……... You keep telling me to keep thinking too much. I just need to see the bolt. When I *f**?..... When I *fix* a bolt, I feel a calm that matches the weight of a storm. A feeling!…..

Every bolt is a small oath. Tighten it, trust the grind, and the machine keeps its breath.