GLN 2024 - Kintsugi and Humor?

[Paul Terlemezian]

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 1:00 PM

Michael Ruege will lead this session.

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• Meeting ID: 898 9558 5667
• Passcode: 086728

What is Kintsugi?

Kintsugi isn’t just a method for fixing and repairing broken pottery, though. It also serves as a metaphor for healing and recovery, suggesting that breakage and repair are part of the unique history of an object, making it more unique and resilient.

When objects like vases, bowls, glasses, or cups shatter, instead of keeping cracks invisible, they’re rebonded using melted gold. This gold not only remains thick and conspicuous but also enchants the beholder’s gaze and touch.

Central to this art form of repairing cracked pottery is the belief that our flaws and breaks enrich our lives, urging us to carry them as badges of honor. It’s a way to treat broken pieces with love and respect and remember the history attached.

From Kintsugi, we glean wise insights into existence, like:

• - We are delicate beings, but not unrepairable
• - There is strength and allure in our flaws
• - We can embrace our imperfections and be proud of how they’ve helped us grow

“It symbolizes how we must incorporate our wounds into who we are, rather than try to merely repair and forget them.” 

— David Wong

 

[Paul Terlemezian]

What is the "melted gold" that restores shattered lives and relationships? Might it be humor?