KINTSUGI
It is something the Japanese do to
broken pottery and vases made of metal or ceramic. When an article that holds
importance for an individual or a household or a family is damaged or broken,
it is repaired; joined together or partially rebuilt with a mixture of resin
and gold dust. Utensils used in the tea ceremony, family heirlooms, regal
legacies, and even simple household pottery articles are infused with new life
and utility.
The seams of repair are clearly
visible. And they serve to make the object of a slightly different character than
before, more sturdy, more rugged, more comely, more beautiful, stronger… The
damage and subsequent revival are exhibited and celebrated rather than
camouflaged or hidden away in shame and rejection.
Kintsugi seems to be the strongest statement
of hope, of revival, of acceptance, of another chance, of the rigours of life
making one more beautiful than before, of open–armed welcome to a ‘damaged’ one,
of seeing the beauty in going through whatever Fate metes out.
Human bodies are often subjected to repair
work; but where is the facelift for the soul, the rejuvenation for the dejected
spirit, the balm of forgiveness and acceptance, the help and blessings to
restore and revive, the magnanimity that allows one to move on, to emerge
stronger and more beautiful than before, having gained experience and judgement
from ‘mistakes’?
Why must humans be ashamed of
wrongdoings and hide them as eternal skeletons in proverbial cupboards? Would
it not be much easier to get over blame and anger and vengefulness and
condemnation and make a deliberate choice to repair the cracks? And fill the
seams with gold!
When shall we learn the lessons of
love and acceptance and forgiveness and regeneration and recognition of the
Will and the Love of Him-Who-Plans-It-All?
When shall we uncover and lay bare the
beauty of the soul and bask in the inner glow?
“Zeina Glo brings you
the radiant glow of inner peace, good health and attendant beauty.
Zeina Glo helps you strip off layers
of inhibitions, hesitation, and cynicism, allowing your thoughts and emotions
to flow freely.
Zeina Glo helps to douse the flames
of insecurity and guilt, to open the windows of mind and body to the cool fresh
breeze of love.
Zeina Glo encourages you to
spread inner peace, good health, radiance, exuberance, warmth,
joy and the glow from your inner being.
Zeina Glo brings the beauty of your
own thoughts back to you!!”
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ReplyDeleteSharad Joshi 06:28
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We damage our Physical Body and Casual Cosmic Body by self, because no other Human Being or any other Incarnated Creation Of Almighty (Permatama, Allah or God) in Universe. So If Human Being damage self, then we have to repair by self only, no other can repair.
We damage self due to lack of knowing self. As we do not Faith, Respect, Love and Trust on us, and we are all the tine of our life Span with others only and do not know about self. That is why we are not interested in us. So to be there where, you are, and order to self for any of your Action. Then You will find that, you and how to repair your self.
I have written a Book on this subject "Way To Transform Your Energy And Join Almighty's Energy" for the way how to be there, where you are, to know why you are Born as Human Being in Universe and what God wants from you. This Book is in four Volumes available on my Web site "www.sharadsaibabajoshi73.com"
Sharad Joshi
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Rajwant Singh Bachhal 07:17
+Sharad Joshi Indeed, one does everything with the aim of gaining acceptance, approval or respect from others, whereas it is far more real to be giving and earning these precious feelings to, for and from oneself!