I learnt a new word yesterday:
Wabi-sabi
No, it’s not a typo. It’s not a green paste which you smear over your tuna nigiri.
But it is a Japanese word.
And there’s no direct
translation.
Wabi-sabi can mean finding beauty in imperfection. Or valuing authenticity and uniqueness. Or even rejoicing in the impermanence of life.
Now, Japan has a lot going for it.
Hedgehog cafes. Live action escape rooms. Toilets which brush
your teeth and paint your nails while you drop the kids off at the pool.
These are some of the greatest things on earth.
But I think wabi-sabi trumps them
all. It certainly packs a mighty punch for an 8 letter word.
And if you’re thinking of changing career or quitting your job, it’s a word to keep in mind.
Wabi-sabi says there will never be a perfect time to switch direction, and that this lack of perfection is beautiful.
Wabi-sabi says what matters to you is what matters most. And that you are valued just by being you.
And wabi-sabi rejoices in the fact that constant change is an inevitable part of life.
These are not maxims which are usually celebrated.
They’re usually seen as things to grumble and whine about instead.
But wabi-sabi encourages you to embrace these.
A useful outlook if you’re thinking of
changing careers. Or changing direction in another part of life.
And on the subject of changing careers and changing direction…
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That’s it for today.
- Tom
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