celebrating wabi-sabi
Dear Readers,
In a world that often glorifies perfection, there's a Japanese concept that invites us to see beauty in imperfection and transience: wabi-sabi. Wabi-sabi is about appreciating the simple, the humble, the imperfect. It's about seeing the beauty in a chipped vase, a faded photograph, or a weathered old tree.
It's also about embracing our own imperfections. Each of us is a work in progress, full of quirks and flaws that make us unique. When we learn to accept and even celebrate these imperfections, we can live more authentic, fulfilling lives.
try this simple practice
Find an object in your home that's imperfect but cherished. Perhaps it's a worn-out book, a cracked mug, or an old photograph. Spend a few moments appreciating its beauty.
Reflect on one of your own imperfections. How could you view it from a wabi-sabi perspective?
This week, focus on finding beauty in the imperfect and transient things around you.
Imperfection is not a flaw, but a sign of life, of change, of authenticity. It's what gives character to the world around us and to ourselves.
May your week be filled with moments of wabi-sabi wisdom, of finding beauty in the incomplete and imperfect.
Always in progress,
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