I love Aunty Acid and Maxine because......they tell it how it is......and that is what old people do!
If you want a perfectly organized life.....live the Wabi-Sabi way,,,,,,I have written several blogs about Wabi-Sabi and know it can be a strong and comforting force in your life when you believe it. Wabi-Sabi-----is the Japanese philosophy of accepting THAT since perfection doesn't' exist, we shouldn't seek it, but instead find pleasure in things as they ARE--is proven to ease anxiety and boost you! Ready to escape the stress of modern life? Just tap into a few wabi-sabi principles. FOCUS ON NATURE..... Example instead of creating a super complicated spring bouquet, wabi-sabi encourages you to make a simple arrangement with just a few flowers as you would find them in the field. In other words, leave them as natural as possible. It will help you feel more connected to nature!.......It alleviates stress by canceling the impulse to be perfect!
FOCUS ON FRIENDSHIP......Enjoy time with friends is a big aspect of Wabi-Sabi, in part because it reminds you that the best things in life are free! The Japanese even have a phrase to describe it ......ichigo ichie.......which
translates as " for this time only", meaning that every encounter with the people you are closet to is unique and should be enjoyed to the fullest......
ALSO, try planning ahead. just make a casual plan to get together with your closest pal once a month for an hour over tea or coffee. Research shows having just one friend you can confide in....... can extend your life as much as 10 years. ( Today I spent two hours in McDonalds with Patty Beltz talking about so many things and I feel it is better than any therapy I could pay for!)........my Wabi-Sabi!!!!
FOCUS ON YOURSELF.......Taking time for yourself and shutting out the din of the modern-day world.....from cellphones and computers is important. Carve out a space of your own in a corner where you can escape,,,...with books, candles, flowers etc.......Make it your place!!....And if you have a pet ......focus on them.
Simple things that cost nothing.......THIS IS WABI-SABI.
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