Kintsukuroi is the ancient Japanese art of ceramic repair. When a piece of ceramic becomes broken, the artist fuses the pieces together with liquid gold or gold-dusted lacquer. Rather than hide the flaws, they are highlighted by the gold, becoming obvious for all to see. Each break illustrates the history of the piece, inviting the use of more gold, creating a brand new masterpiece.
And so it is for human beings… The challenges of life take us to places we did not expect, nor would we have chosen to go. We are broken and in need of healing. The love of family, friends, and of God fuses us back together. And though we are no longer the same, we are stronger. We are more beautiful because we have been healed by love.
There is hope, my friends. Allow the healing power of love to restore you. You are a masterpiece.
Healing together,
Carol Marchant Gibbs
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