Ceramics can be both fragile, strong, and beautiful at the same time. Like people. Kintsugi is a Japanese art of valuing imperfections. Broken pottery, restored with “golden repair,” is valued more than ordinary ware. But kintsugi is more than just fixing dishes—it’s a wonderful way to learn how to live and to endure everyday unpleasantness. Dreams can shatter to pieces, but you shouldn’t give up. From shards, you can create something special, surprising, and beautiful.
And so are our wounds: they didn’t break us; they gave us strength and confidence. They made us who we are.