According to Richard R. Powell, in his book, Wabi Sabi Simple, Wabi sabi "nurtures all that is authentic by acknowledging three simple realities: nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect."
To me, this is saying, "Embrace your imperfections, your slightly ugly parts, and move on." That's what I'm going to do in my life and in my art.
What about you?
Can you embrace the imperfections, the blossoms that show up where you did not intend them to go, the drizzles that went the "wrong" way, the 5 pounds you can't seem to shed because you refuse to give up all things that taste good? Can I?
Let's do it together...
Happy Birthday to me.
To me, this is saying, "Embrace your imperfections, your slightly ugly parts, and move on." That's what I'm going to do in my life and in my art.
What about you?
Can you embrace the imperfections, the blossoms that show up where you did not intend them to go, the drizzles that went the "wrong" way, the 5 pounds you can't seem to shed because you refuse to give up all things that taste good? Can I?
Let's do it together...
Happy Birthday to me.
Happy Wabi Sabi to us all.
21 comments:
Wabi sabi right back atcha! I hope your day is special and the good feelings last all year.
Tom's birthday was yesterday and when he woke up he said "well, since I made it to today, I guess I will recharge my toothbrush"! How funny, but sweet, that was considering his past two years of poor health.
I like the philosophy of wabi sabi!
Happy Wabi Sabi Birthday! Love it! How interesting too that you brought that subject up. Another friend of mine was just talking about wabi sabi yesterday to me. I think I will pull out my Leonard Koren book on that exact subject again. Thanks.
Thanks, Susan. Give Tom a big belated birthday hug for me (that comment about the toothbrush had me smiling!).
Thanks, Tina. I don't know much about wabi sabi but little bits I've read - may have to do more study :)
Don't know about Wabi Sabi but Kemo Sabi means friend....so here's a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my Kemo Sabi.............and if you have too much to drink to celebrate you might be my "wibbly wabi-ly Sabi." :)
Happy birthday!! I agree with the wabi-sabi. I also realized some time ago: Friends and family are most likely to see the good qualities while we tend to focus on our own 'imperfections'.
Happy birthday Rhonda! I have to google what wabi sabi is.
Thanks, Carol - you are so silly and clever!!
Thanks, Jane and Judy. I think I hear a chocolate pie calling my name (I don't like birthday cake or cake of any kind, really).
I like this flower painting, and I liked your work from Monday's post. Happy birthday; practice Wabi Sabi.
Dear Rhonda,
Happy Birthday!!
I like Wabi, Sabi that is well-known in a tea celemony world. Old Japanese literature often depicted a world and human based on similar thoughts or philosophy.
Take care. Be kind to yourself.
Kind regards,Sadami
Thanks, Hallie!
Sadami, thanks!
Happy Birthday!
Congratulations Rhonda and many happy returns of the day!! Sorry for being late. I like your flower painted beautifully loose.
Now this is one gorgeous sunflower!! I'm embracing the ugly parts this weekend. I'm dying my hair gray with the hopes I don't have to keep up with the roots any longer.
Thanks, Deb, Sherry and Jane!
Sherry, never heard of anyone dying their hair grey but I read you're going back to your true color now so I get it :) I tried being au naturel for a while - looked too much like my mother and started coloring it again (I have my hairdresser do it as I hated the mess and the missed sections I always would have in the back).
I love the succinct understatement of the background. Beautifully done -- true spirit of Wabi Sabi!
Dang, I missed your birthday! Perhaps a birthday week is in order. That's what we do in my house.... spoil each other for a week :) So tell your honey you get to pick the TV programs, where you go out for breakfast, he gets to do the dishes and lets not forget head rubbies! That will chase those migraines away!
Here's to another healthy, happy and creative trip around the sun!!
Thanks, Arena, for stopping by and for taking the time to comment. I'll take a look at your blog when I get more time!
Thanks, Pam. You've got the right idea!
Happy Wabi Sabi. I like that quote and philosophy very much.
Thanks, Carol. I'm trying to incorporate wabi sabi in my life, a little at a time - perhaps I'll reach it!
Happy birthday, Rhonda! Many happy, healthy and creative years to you ahead!
So sorry I am late..
Thank you, Irina - you're never too late to send birthday wishes :)
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