More beautiful for having been broken

[Starrlight]

Kintsukuroi

Kintsugi

I think we are like that, like the tea cup being broken and then repaired with gold, because we have experienced so much and it adds to us, to our hearts that appreciate our struggles as we move through the roughness and remain loving, beautiful souls.

[Hb2003]

😄 well said Starlight 🥰❤️

[Starrlight in reply to Hb2003]

Hi Hb! Two times recently I heard those Japanese words so today I really paid attention. From now on when I break something I will not be upset and as I age and I break my body or someone hurts my heart, I will not stay upset over it. It’s beautiful. It’s all part of our life given as a gift. The pain too

[melbrown]

Thanks for posting this... had therapy yesterday (phone appointment) & been feeling very broken since. Will try to carry this with me today.

[Starrlight in reply to melbrown]

I understand. I am supposed to have therapy today and it won’t be easy. Let’s both carry it together.

[melbrown in reply to Starrlight]

💗 Hope your secession went okay. I took it easy today, but did manage to take Hans on a walk.

[Starrlight in reply to melbrown]

That’s awesome walks can do wonders. How are you feeling today?

[melbrown in reply to Starrlight]

Good morning Starrlight. Thanks for checking on me... unfortunately I slept horribly last night, just couldn't shut my mind off. I'm getting a COVID test done today... a coworker exposed us 🙄... been in isolation since finding out. So far no symptoms (been about a week), my boss wants me to get tested before coming back. I'm sure that's adding to my already high anxiety. A long walk with the pup & extra soothing will be needed for sure.

[Starrlight in reply to melbrown]

Oh woah 😦 that’s a lot to deal with. Oh Mel I hope you get good sleep tonight... what will be will be. I will be thinking of you and your family and wishing you all the very best.

[Starrlight in reply to melbrown]

Just pmed you

[Florida1959]

Yes xxx

[Starrlight in reply to Florida1959]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[Nothing_but_books]

Thank you for your post. I have lived broken and without hope so long I don't believe anything else is possible. Constant brainwashing plus my insecurity brought me where I am.

Perhaps our daily posts here can also be brainwashing. I want to believe.

[Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books]

You are worth it. You are enough. You are beautiful.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight]

You are an amazing woman. Kinda like a reverse Terminator. Wow, I wish I had me some of that.

[Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books]

You do my friend.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight]

Reverse brainwashing. Whaddya think? Someday it might take?

[Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Yup

[13ga]

starrlight - you are instantly my new favorite star!!!!!

.

i'm in love!!!!!! i LOVE everything asian - I LOVE this artform!!!

I LOVE your interpretation of it - exactly matches my thoughts - because i didn't even read your post until i googled kintsugi - and i was already struck to the core!!!!!! then came back and read your post - and thought - she said what i just thought!!!!!

WOOOHOOO!!!!! i have some broken things waiting to be glued - and now i even have some previously glued things - i want to re-break to repair in kintsugi style !!!!!! must learn how to do this - i'm thrilled beyond words!!!!

this is SOOOOOOO KEWL!!!!!!!

TYVM starrlight for sharing!!!!

[Starrlight in reply to 13ga]

Ah so awesome, 13! Or KEWL lol!!! 😂 Me too I’m thrilled to use gold powder or whatever I can find so much that I almost want to break something!

[Hb2003 in reply to Starrlight]

😊 also using gold leaf ❤️

[Starrlight in reply to Hb2003]

Yes I was thinking of gold leaf ... never used it before,... would it work mixed with glue?

[Hb2003 in reply to Starrlight]

I think so 😊

[Starrlight in reply to Hb2003]

Next time I break something I’ll do it. You will too? Makes me feel like I want to break something 😆

[Hb2003 in reply to Starrlight]

maybe but my brother hates loud noises because of his autism so I don’t want to scare him but I would love to in the future ❤️☮️

[Starrlight in reply to Hb2003]

Awww 🥰

[13ga in reply to Starrlight]

so have you done this?

can you explain process... where you find gold dust...

does lacquer really substitute as glue?

[Starrlight in reply to 13ga]

I’m trying to figure it all out myself. I have some powder that I mix with my acrylic paints I can’t remember what it’s called, not even sure that would work mixed with glue. I’ll have to do some research and let you know.

[13ga in reply to Starrlight]

TX, star - wigac - i'll research also; and share back...

1st one w/ the answers wins!!

[Starrlight in reply to 13ga]

So I found DIY kintsugi kits under $30 on Etsy! I’m sure we could find a gold glue or gold and glue for cheaper but not sure what the stuff in kits are made of. I could research more...

[13ga in reply to Starrlight]

no kidding! wow - might be worth it for a 1-stop shop!!

haven't had a chance to dig in yet... probalby not till later tonight or tomorrow...