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Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence
wabi-sabi, the ancient Japanese wisdom of finding beauty in imperfection, in accepting the natural cycle of life, and loving things as they are.
from Happiness Junkie: A 12 Step Program to Find Inner Peace and Change Your Life by Caren Albers
Japanese architecture, on the other hand, doesn’t try to be imposing or perfect, because it is built in the spirit of wabi-sabi. The tradition of making structures out
from Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Francesc Miralles
Wabi-sabi values character and uniqueness over a shiny facade. It teaches that cracks and scratches in things should be embraced. It’s also about simplicity. You strip things down and then use what you have.
from ReWork: Change the Way You Work Forever by Jason Fried
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