Sometimes, life "cools us down" abruptly, but that sudden change is often what sets our character in stone.
We see the smiths fail, their blades shatter during the "Kill, Strength, and Sharpness" tests, and yet they often return with more knowledge than they started. There is an inherent respect for anyone willing to stand in the heat and try again. Living the Metaphor Forged in Fire
Why has a show about blacksmithing lasted for ten seasons and counting ? It is because we love watching someone take a "raw deal" and forge something beautiful from it. Sometimes, life "cools us down" abruptly, but that