Japanese Philosophy of Kintsugi. How to Turn Difficulties into a Source of Strength

Kintsugi, like other traditional arts of Japan, combines refined craftsmanship with deep philosophy. Literally, kintsugi is the restoration of ceramic objects using lacquer mixed with golden or silver powder. In the understanding of the Japanese, kintsugi is the golden poetry of life. It is a metaphor conveying the emotional state of a person who has found themselves in a difficult situation and is forced to gather something new from the fragments of their former, shattered life. A master who has mastered this art is able to turn difficulties and defeats into a source of strength. This philosophy represents one of the strongest and most successful lifestyles that Japan offers.