Wabi-Sabi is more than just minimalism. It’s a philosophy of imperfection and acceptance to live your life by.
The Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi is about noticing and appreciating imperfection, impermanence and the understated beauty in everyday life. And embracing the principles of Wabi-Sabi might just 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.
For example, replacing a broken drawer knob with a personally crafted crochet pull isn’t just fixing a problem; it’s an act of giving your furniture a beautifully asymmetric touch, adding character and a special one-of-a-kindness to it. Similarly, the freckles on your face aren’t blemishes that need to be concealed with makeup; they are their own kind of embellishment for you to wear proudly.
