Japan is known as a developed and modern country. However, despite its progress and modernity, Japan still maintains its local cultural wisdom. Modernization has not marginalized the role of local culture passed down through generations. Instead, it has strengthened the culture that has been practiced in the lives of Japanese citizens.
There are several principles (arts) of life that have allowed Japan to progress without forgetting its conservative traditions. Examples of Japanese life principles include: Ikigai interpreted as a person's reason for living and must be lived. Kaizen means continuous improvement. Keep trying to be better.
Gaman, or the principle of perseverance, strong determination. Never giving up, never complaining. Enduring to the end of life. Mottainai A philosophy that means life shouldn't be wasted. It should be utilized to the fullest. Live it to the fullest.
Next is the art of living Kintsugi. An ancient concept that teaches people to live simply, but never give up. Have the courage to rise above adversity and problems. No matter how difficult the problem, never give up. hopeless (despair). This time, we will focus on discussing the philosophy of 'Kintsugi'
Humans have essentially designed their own way of life. Some rules of life are so perfectly crafted, it's as if there's no room for problems to arise. Every process is predictably measured in terms of goodness and stability.
The drama of life unfolds, beautifully from the beginning, bringing indescribable satisfaction. Every detail of life is lived with beauty. Even the suffering and hardships that will come are unpredictable. Negative expectations don't even register on the radar of belief.
At the end of this blissful life, a sudden and disturbing dilemma threatens to lurk within the calm. On this "nearly" perfect journey, life becomes a mystery of decline. Fragments of the beautiful structure that had been in place since its inception began to crack, heading towards destruction. Until it finally fell, shattering into countless pieces.
Kintsugi Art
It's at this stage that the art of Kintsugi comes into play. Life's destruction isn't due to lack of care, but rather to a fate beyond human prediction, testing space and time. In this situation, Kintsugi provides a kind of confidence to live resiliently and steadfastly. Surrendering, yet still improving.
Kintsugi brings a calming rhythm. It's necessary to rebuild your life, even if you've stumbled into adversity. Therefore, the beauty of life lies in its simplicity. Something extraordinary doesn't need ornamentation or anything excessive. It looks more beautiful and harmonious naturally.. This is how the kintsugi philosophy strengthens life.
While continuing to develop ideas, it's certainly necessary to regret what has happened. But life must go on. Instead of giving up and not continuing life, we should learn to improve ourselves after being hit by difficulties.
The art of Kintsugi teaches us to repair a chaotic, fragile, and depressed life by reorganizing and reconstructing it in a better way than before. The reaction to putting the pieces back together is the art of understanding life. Because, when we understand something we will be able to overcome it.
Kintsugi, It's not just a theory, philosophy, or ancient Japanese principle. It's the art of cultivating and improving your life for the better and for the happier.
This is the ancient Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi as portrayed by Chojiro as the first Kintsugi teacher who lived in the sixteenth century. Sokei was Chojiro's first student and the first to practice the art of repairing broken and depressed lives. Please read the complete book by Thomas Navarro.
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