When I hear the word “legacy,” I often feel intimidated because I instinctively compare myself to those who have accomplished something significant. In fact, I have the impression of being at a disadvantage, or, strictly speaking, useless, compared to those who are leaders. I feel that my destiny prevents me from encountering new opportunities, which ultimately prevents me from achieving great things. However, after reading “Home of the Free” by Wendell Berry, I am forced to look back over the span of my life and smile at the great accomplishments of which I, as a “disadvantaged” child, was proud. Berry’s thesis can be summed up by a quote from the famous existentialist Friedrich Nietzsche, who wrote: “If you wish to strive for peace of soul and pleasure, then believe; if you wish to be a devotee of the truth, then inquire.” Nietzsche establishes the idea that, in life, we should not avoid “the necessary work of human life” and seek only pleasure and peace. This notion, which is what Berry's concept of "satisfaction" encompasses, makes me think about everything in life that can make existence worthwhile. According to Berry, the only way to achieve spiritual satisfaction is to accept our responsibilities and not abuse nature for pleasure and pleasure. freedom. Berry opposes advertising that pushes us to avoid things we “hate” doing and forces us to rely on technology for temporary fantasies or relief. Instead, it reinforces the concept of effort and physical work. His satire on Earth's space capsule and condominium development ads reveal the unattractive selling of a "permanent vacation." He firmly believes that this commodity of freedom and pleasure would ruin the meaning of life and the concept of satisfaction....... middle of paper ......vision can be achieved from many points of view, but the best is achieved only through our experiences. For Berry, it was hauling manure and enjoying the “natural consequences of outdoor work” that made him a happy worker. While for me it was learning how to repair and maintain a bicycle myself that left an exciting legacy that I am still proud of today. Although his job hauling and spreading manure is completely different from my job repairing bicycles, Berry and I were still able to achieve the satisfaction we sought because we each developed our own distinct definition of satisfaction. However, by not solely seeking convenience and comfort, Berry and I have been able to turn problems into opportunities that establish our legacy and inspire our future desires. As for me, thanks to the dirty work on the bike, I now want to become an engineer.