Turning Brokenness into Beauty
Many of us are familiar with the saying, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”
Think about the dandelion. While one might see a weed, another might see a beautiful and vibrant yellow flower – or perhaps something that they can add to a salad that’s high in nutrients. It’s all a matter of perspective.
And in several cultures across the globe, beauty is celebrated in unique ways, depending on how it’s viewed.
In Japan, for example, broken objects are often repaired with gold. The flaw is seen as a unique piece of the object’s history – which adds to its beauty.
Thinking about yourself and your own life, what do you consider “broken?”
And how might another see this “flaw” as beauty?
These are the types of rich questions that we’ll be exploring in next month’s Moonlight Journaling Retreat – where we’ll be dabbling with 18 different journal writing techniques as we journey through the moon phases during a real-time 28-day lunar cycle.
Come join a beautiful and very sacred circle of creative souls – and dance with your inner wisdom as you explore the various aspects of yourself, your life, and your relationships with others – through the art of journal writing.
We begin on May 14th – just in time for the next new moon – where you’ll be invited to explore the potential of new beginnings that come from a place of surprising beauty.
Let’s explore the GOLD within you – and allow it to shine in its own unique way!
4 Comments
LaDeana Robinson
I love this concept of flaws. It lets you know there is something always wonderful about you no matter what you think you are
Pip
Oh lovely article. That’s wonderful Japanese people use gold to repair broken things. I didn’t know that. Gives me a new take on my flaws! Thanks Tina
Kailean
I always feel a pull into the mystery when I read your posts. You call me into a deeper perspective where I can see a little more of who am I. I’m claiming my beauty, cracks and all!
Nicole Wettemann
Such a beautiful concept…to repair what is broken with gold. Isn’t it all the cracks that make us so beautifully unique and give us the empathy and compassion for others experiencing pain. Thank you for sharing this!