Well, sorry it came across that way...it's an old saying...didn't intend to project that I'm in a state of depression..I'm not...but your point is well made and understood.
The aroma...and the "live for now" contemplation moments....et al...
Perhaps I'm also addicted to the creativity and aesthetics of the pipe itself...rather than the nicotine...light up and live while your here in this veil of tears..called life.