Wabi -Sabi is a Japanese concept of finding beauty in imperfection and
accepting natural cycle of growth and decay. Celebrating cracks, cervices,
marks that time, weather and love leave behind. It includes belief that nothing
lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect. The key is there are
certain things in life over which we have no control. Shift focus from pursuit
of perfection.
Kintsugi is connected to the idea of Wabi-Sabi. It is the Japanese art
of mending broken pottery with lacquer and gold powder. Silver and platinum are
also used for repairing sometimes. The broken pottery piece is not discarded.
It is revived and is more beautiful than before. The cracks are not hidden
instead highlighted. The philosophy behind kintsugi is to embrace flaws and imperfections
in yourself and others in life. Appreciate them as part of your own unique life
story. Learn from the past and look for opportunities of growth in life.