Embracing Imperfection Again

Dear Friends,

A couple of weeks ago I talked about my experience with the Kintsugi workshop.  As you might remember, Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with gold, creating something new in the process.

The first part of the workshop was, if we’re being honest, really frustrating…trying to accept and embrace the imperfection of the art, while also trying to get the pieces to just stick together.  It took patience, waiting, deep breaths, more patience…and still the pieces of my broken vase wouldn’t stick together.

After what felt like forever, I finally propped something against two pieces so they stayed together, and then quickly put the other two together so the four pieces were supporting each other.

And after that it was easy to build one piece on another…because the pieces in the base were supporting each other and in turn were supporting the rest of the vase.

I was thinking about how true that is in life…when we’re willing to reach out and accept the help and support of those around us, how much easier life can be.  Now, I’ll be the first to tell you that, as a wildly independent person, it’s hard to ask for and accept help and support…but I do think life is easier, better, and more full of love and community when we’re willing to reach out to those around us and accept help when we need it.

I hope you find a little more support, community and love this week, my friend.

Love
Krista