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Beauty in the imperfection (Kintsugi)


Learned about this Kintsugi when we attended PD KKIHS yesterday with the topic "What doesn't kill you make you stronger"

At the end of the session, the speaker shared about Kintsugi => mending with Gold.

The word Kintsugi comes from the Japanese Kin (gold) and Tsugi (join), and therefore literally means: golden joinery. The art of Kintsugi is called Kintsukuroi, meaning “mending with gold”. Kintsugi is a repair technique in which ceramic pieces are put back together to form a new whole - the "scars" are then covered with real gold. Behind this is the idea that all things are unique - and breakage is not the end.

Applying Kintsugi to our lives means being bold, rather than hiding the cracks and imperfections, we can investigate them, possibly accept them and find new perspectives in these live events.
If we look at the repaired pottery with its golden scars, we may interpret imperfections as a source of strength and beauty. This reminds us of our uniqueness, our inner strengths, and resilience. We are able to discover meaning in the most challenging life events.

K.I.N.T.S.U.G.I 



K is for Kindness 
Without kindness and love, we cannot heal

I is for Investigate
It's a process that requires attention to detail and diligence. This is essential part of restoration

N is for Notice
Notice what's broken

T is for Time
Healing needs time, most of the time the broken cup needs time to rest for 2 weeks to gain strength again

S is for Stillness
Kintsugi is a silent process. The healing happens in the moment of silent and stillness

U is for Urushii
Japanese lacquer which is high poisonous, but it's strongest material for restoring the broken pieces

G is for Gold
The gold seals cracks and become golden scars. Golden shining displays strengths, beauty and uniqueness

I is for Intention
What is the intention learning this process ? What life lesson I learnt from this ? What will it impact in my life ?

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