Beauty In Brokenness: The Fascinating Philosophy Behind Kintsugi

"The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong at the broken places."

Ernest Hemingway

I recently read about Kintsugi. Kintsugi is a Japanese art form that involves repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum.

The philosophy behind Kintsugi is rooted in embracing imperfections and acknowledging the history of an object.

It highlights the beauty in the mended cracks, turning them into unique and integral parts of the item's narrative. A flaw to be celebrated, not hidden.

Kintsugi encourages a perspective that values resilience. It views repair as a transformative and enriching process, promoting a mindset of acceptance and beauty in impermanence.

We’re all inherently flawed and fallible individuals. When we accept that, and stop trying to hide our imperfections, we can live more authentic, more ‘real’ and more fulfilled lives.