"Embracing the principles of wabi-sabi might be the radical act of rebellion you need to break free from the clutches of our hyperproductive, individualistic, and perfection-obsessed world. Incorporating a practice of wabi-sabi into one's life entails, through repeated reinforcement, treating cracks, wear-and-tear, and the passage of time not as flaws, but as the core of what makes life beautiful and meaningful."
"A classic 2004 study found that maladaptive perfectionism - unrealistic self-standards and harsh self-criticism - is strongly associated with a fear of intimacy. This finding was echoed in multiple research efforts. The link, reinforced many times, also seems to reflect the same core reason: perfectionists often believe that if their "flaws" are exposed, they'll be rejected. Wabi-sabi directly challenges that fear."
Wabi-sabi is a Japanese philosophy of noticing and appreciating imperfection, impermanence, and understated everyday beauty. Embracing wabi-sabi can act as rebellion against a hyperproductive, individualistic, perfection-obsessed culture. Practicing wabi-sabi involves treating cracks, wear-and-tear, and the passage of time as the core of meaning rather than flaws. Simple acts, such as replacing a broken drawer knob with a handmade crochet pull or celebrating freckles instead of concealing them, add character and one-of-a-kind value. A classic 2004 study linked maladaptive perfectionism to a fear of intimacy, suggesting that perfectionism can hinder connection. Wabi-sabi challenges perfectionism by encouraging compassion, lowering self-criticism, and reducing stress, procrastination, and self-doubt.
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