Imperfect Is Perfect 👌
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Ditch the Filters, Find the Flawesome
Hawaii, where fire mountains meet ocean dreams, flips the script on the whole "perfect life" thing. Here, they embrace Wabi-sabi, a way of seeing the world that celebrates the real deal, bumps and all.
Forget airbrushed sunsets and wrinkle-free selfies. Wabi-sabi says, "Hey, that mango with the brown spots? It’s awesome! It tells a story of sunshine and patience." The same for Grandma’s hands, lines earned from laughing till her sides hurt. Or the chipped surfboard, each scratch a memory of catching waves and feeling the sun on your face. These aren’t mistakes, they’re battle scars, proof you’re out there living life to the fullest.
Wabi-sabi lives in the oli chants, passed down through generations, each voice adding its own twist. It reminds us, beauty isn't about being flawless, it's about being real, genuine, and full of Aloha. It's appreciating the chipped mug holding your morning coffee, the wind messing up your hair with the scent of plumeria, the messy sunset painting the sky in fiery streaks. These are the brushstrokes of Wabi-sabi, a masterpiece of the real.
When you hear that voice in your head saying you’re not good enough, remember the mango and the surfboard. Embrace your quirks, your scars, your laugh lines. Let your spirit flow like the tide, free from the pressure of being perfect. Because in the cracks and wrinkles, you might just discover the amazing person you already are.
LunarLinguist ❤️🙏🏼
