The Twelfth House
The Twelfth House
Friday Philosophies: The Imperfectly Perfect Wabi-Sabi Lifestyle
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Friday Philosophies: The Imperfectly Perfect Wabi-Sabi Lifestyle

Are you interested in living a more Zen, super-duper-chill, relaxed way of life which celebrates imperfections, change as a constant, and a hella cool aesthetic? Um, same!

Every Friday, we discuss mental models, new frameworks, and creative habits and rituals to improve our lives.

This week we’re taking a peek at the often quoted aesthetic philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, a centuries-old Japanese concept that embraces imperfection, transience, and simplicity.

We trace the roots of Wabi-Sabi back to Zen Buddhism, the humble tea ceremony, and follow its evolution via Leonard Koren’s seminal work “⁠Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers⁠,” and how to apply this philosophy to your several areas of your life.

Covered in this episode

  • The foundational tenets of Wabi-Sabi, from its metaphysical concept of the universe, to the spiritual values of accepting the inevitable and appreciation of life’s imperfections

  • How you can take the principles of Wabi-Sabi to foster patience, grace, forgiveness, and understanding in friendships

  • How to fostering a more mindful, sustainable, and fulfilling way of life that promotes adaptability via a Wabi-Sabi perspective

Where might you adopt a Wabi-Sabi state of mind? Let us know and ⁠⁠⁠send us a DM on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠send us a note here⁠⁠⁠⁠! We’d love to hear from you!

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The Twelfth House
The Twelfth House
Join host Michelle Pellizzon, the Holisticism team, and expert guests as we explore the connection between the practical and metaphysical aspects of well-being. Muse with us on why self-knowledge, intuitive business, spirituality, and creativity all contribute to embracing life as creatives, entrepreneurs, and squiggly brained intuitives on a mission to do our sacred Work.