You are broken.

Be honest with yourself, you are not perfect.

And actually, it’s the same case for everyone.

But why does no one talk about embracing imperfection and finding the beauty in the broken?

Kintsugi, or Kintsukuroi, is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum.

Instead of concealing the cracks, Kintsugi highlights them, transforming the broken object into a unique piece of art.

The Philosophy Behind Kintsugi:

At its core, Kintsugi embodies the philosophy of embracing imperfection and celebrating the beauty of flaws. It teaches us that our scars and brokenness are not something to hide but symbols of resilience and strength.

Lessons from Kintsugi:

1. Embracing Imperfections: Like broken pottery, we all experience hardships and setbacks in life. Kintsugi reminds us that our imperfections make us unique and beautiful. Instead of trying to hide our flaws, we should embrace them as part of our journey.

2. Resilience and Transformation: Kintsugi teaches us that no matter how broken we may feel, we have the power to heal and rebuild ourselves. By embracing our flaws, we can transform our pain into strength and growth.

3. Finding Beauty in Brokenness: Instead of seeing our scars as signs of weakness, we can view them as symbols of our journey and the lessons we've learned along the way. Like the repaired pottery, we become more beautiful and valuable with each crack and repair.

Practicing Kintsugi in Daily Life:

1. Self-Acceptance: Embrace your flaws and imperfections as part of who you are. Accept yourself fully, flaws and all, and celebrate your unique journey.

2. Resilience: Learn to see setbacks and challenges as opportunities for growth. Instead of letting them break you, let them strengthen you and make you more resilient.

3. Mindfulness: Practice mindfulness to stay present and grounded. Embrace each moment, both the highs and the lows and find beauty in the imperfections of life.

Closing Thoughts:

Kintsugi teaches us that our scars and brokenness are not something to be ashamed of but symbols of strength and resilience.

Every single obstacle, failure, and struggle is a part of who you are and the unique value that you can bring to this world.

As we go about our week, let's remember the lessons of Kintsugi and strive to embrace our flaws with grace and resilience.

To end with a beautiful quote:

Catch you in the next one, meanwhile, do me a favor, stay curious and happy!

I am Leaving,

Mayank