1.5.12

DAY 190

finding beauty in the impermanence


This is my photo-heart connection of April. Since I started to take photos of this little bowl and its mate which had been broken a few days before, I felt an instant sense of profound acknowledgement. This sense increased when I edited the different takes. It was like the photos were talking me, even those which were not so good. They held a message which were resonating deeply with me, although I was not clear about its meaning. I was only glimpsing vague snippets but they were intriguing

The images were going round and round in my head for a few days till I discovered the nexus: years ago I went into wabi-sabi in depth. So much so that, I kept a journal along a whole year musing on its principles, because I realized that this would help me to reorient my vision. That process was not only quite interesting, but useful

Wabi-sabi is an aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience and it´s linked to Zen Buddhism. It is meant to accept imperfection, and its characteristics include unbalance (asymmetry and irregularity), simplicity and austerity, antiquity, naturalness, subtle profundity, non conventionalism, calmness and tranquility

Wabi-Sabi helped me to appreciate the beauty of non perfect things. It also provided some valuable insights into our cultural materialism and consumerism as it promoted an attitude of quiet contemplation 

But as any other learning it must be refreshed from time to time. As you already may suppose, this photo is full of waby-sabi references and brings to my mind (and to my heart) my need to break free from attachment once and again and my soul´s intentions

14 comments:

Laurie said...

Beautiful! I enjoyed reading your post too. Thank you.

gina said...

Such wisdom in your words and beauty in your image! Wabi-sabi sounds like a path to finding peace and joy in our crazy world. Thank you for sharing your learning with us. Namaste.

Phyllis said...

Your post is great for a heart connection, and your photograph is really lovely. I keep trying to live in the moment, but lately I seem to be very far from it. Your post reminds me that is part of the flow as well.

Becs said...

Beautiful image and I loved reading your inspiring words too.

rakusribut said...

wow.... didn't know about wabi sabi but know all about embracing imperfection, being visibly disabled and having adhd...:-()
thanks for submitting this image and this post, it has inspired me!

Sandra said...

Appreciating the beauty of non perfect things abd the acceptance of transience are perfectly represented in your photo.
So nice to be reminded of non attachment!

nancyjean said...

i love your post and your words are so true. It was nice to be reminded of them. Your "imperfect" is just perfect!
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment!

Christine E-E said...

love the colors, shape and arrangement of the broken cup...although the cup is in pieces, there is still a serenity about the composition of the scene.

MaggieGem said...

A wonderful image and your story of wabi-swabi has left me intriqued. Thanks for sharing

Kat Sloma said...

I am struck by your image and your words. There is beauty and interest in that broken bowl, maybe even more than it's intact mate. The simplicity of the composition and wonderful light really highlights that for me. Your exploration of this as a subject is intriguing. I would have never thought of it, yet as I read your words it makes perfect sense. Thanks so much for sharing in the Photo-Heart Connection.

Anna said...

Thanks for the insights into Wabi-sabi. I like the contrasts in this capture, especially the peaceful stillness of the whole cup against the shattered and noisy discord of the broken piece. With all its simplicity, there is also much that can be read into this image. Wonderful!

P.S. sorry so slow in getting to you....been away moving our daughter back from college :)

Bo Mackison said...

Love wabi-sabi subjects. Nicely done.

Jennifer Hagedorn Dizon said...

Thank you for this beautiful and simple post. It's a great refresher and reminder about my own acceptance of imperfection and impermanence; a constant learning; and that by looking around us we are able to find opportunities to practice. I have heard of Wabi-Sabi and I'm simply delighted to discover it again and read your experience with it.

Thank you.♥

Blessings,
Jen

Ginny said...

Wabi-sabi is something that I had not heard of before. Thank you for introducing me to something that sounds very interesting.
Your picture and your words are very beautiful.

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