Wabi-Sabi: Accept Your Imperfections
echo get_the_meta(); ?>
In the past decade, we have turned to other cultures to try and learn new viewpoints on life. By now, many of us have already heard of Hygge, a Danish word used to describe a type of coziness that one can experience by adopting a certain lifestyle. We have also heard of Lagom, a Swedish word that means “just the right amount”, which encourages us to make sure we do everything in moderation. Many times, foreign traditions can teach us about what’s missing in our own. If are looking for a fresh perspective, something to help get out of a rut and rethink your attitude towards the world and yourself, Wabi-Sabi might be the right thing for you.
Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese concept that promotes acceptance of life’s imperfection as well as your own. Wabi is a word related to rustic simplicity and silence, while Sabi means the beauty the can be found in old, worn-out objects. The idea behind this life philosophy is to try and find beauty in things that are imperfect or incomplete. This concept comes from Buddhist teaching. Beth Kempton, author of the book “Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life” has learned about the concept while vising Japan.
So, how can one practice Wabi-Sabi? Firstly, learn to embrace life’s impermanence. Things change all the time, and that’s ok. Learning to let go of ideas we had of what our future might look like can help us feel more at ease with the way our life is going. A good way to practice this is to try and let go of the expectations you have for your day or even your week. This leaves room for things to not go as planned and for us to be ok about it.
Secondly, think about trying to abandon the idea that things should be, or can be perfect. This understanding our bodies change and can not be perfect our home, our career — they are all perfectly imperfect. Challenge to try and find the beauty in things that are imperfect. You can start small, by looking at nature or at broken objects. Once you’ve mastered those you can try and apply this idea to your own life.
More of Your Favorite Celebs Share Their Prom Photos
Long before the classy red carpet events, these celebs were awkward teens once too, as surprising
Living / 2022-12
Police Academy: Amazing Facts About the 1984 Hit
They’re not exactly the kind of law enforcement you’d call in the event of an emergency. But if
Living / 2022-12
These Creative Parenting Hacks Will Make Your Life So Much Easier
Parenting is definitely the most rewarding job in the world, and while we all live to see our kids
Living / 2022-12
How Mindfulness Can Change Your Life
What is Mindfulness?The idea behind mindfulness is being fully present in the moment. It means
Living / 2021-10
Make Marie Kondo Proud With These Three Easy Tips
You don’t need Marie Kondo to know life looks a little better when your home is de-cluttered. But
Living / 2021-09
Celebrity Instagram Posts That Are Too Relatable to Ignore
Instagram can make us feel like everything is perfect in everyone’s life but ours. It’s all
Living / 2021-09
Remember Popular TV Show JAG? Here Are the Hit Show’s Characters – Then and Now!
Back in the ’90s, before NCIS, the show JAG was our number one military drama on TV. We tuned in
Living / 2021-09
Famous Celebrities You Won’t Believe Are Still Single
Seeing them on screen or in magazines, you may think that these celebrities’ lives are perfect.
Living / 2021-09
These Actors Disappeared From Our Favorite TV Shows – Where Did They Go?
Picture this: you are watching your favorite TV show, you feel like you are a part of the show. You
Living / 2021-09
As Big as They Get: Celebs With an Impressive Family Tree
Celebs have it all, and everything they have seems to be big. They have massive homes, huge cars,
Living / 2021-09