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Lorraine Evanoff's avatar

You always have the most timely messages Manuel. My meditation app mentions Kintsugi too, such a beautiful art.

Recently I was complaining to my Canadian friend, (who is a wonderful Pastor and has become kind of a spiritual guide for me), about my inability to get back down to my ideal weight, just two pounds to go. He knows the turmoil the current political situation here has been causing me. He made the connection that my anxiety about my weight might be making my anxiety about this political situation worse. It's a tiny nuance, but this perspective helps let the air out of the tires a bit.

Manuel A Garcia's avatar

Thanks for your comments, Lorraine. Have a joyful day!

Karen S. Bonnell's avatar

Love this. Like Kintsugi, the Jewish practice of Tikkun Olam ("repairing the world") starts from the place that as creation unfolded, vessels of Light shattered and scattered ... and our job is to be responsible to our own shard, our own piece of repair. This is not about perfection, but rather our commitment to repair.

Manuel A Garcia's avatar

Thanks for your comment, Karen. There is no human-made perfection. Peace to you.

Kathleen Hobbs's avatar

Manuel, thank you for the thoughtful reminder. Resisting with joy and compassion, truly feels like a light along the way.

Manuel A Garcia's avatar

Thank you, Kathleen, we must light each other’s way😎

Yvonne's avatar

Thank you, Manuel!

Blue Citizen 77's avatar

Well-done!

Manuel A Garcia's avatar

Thank you, Diane.

Allegra's avatar

Beautiful! A needed reminder 🙏thankbyou

Manuel A Garcia's avatar

Thanks, Allegra.