Wabi Sabi Maroc

In Wabi-Sabi living, the end of the year isn’t about grand resolutions or dramatic reinventions. It’s about honoring the truth of where you are, celebrating what grew, learning from what cracked, and gently clearing space for the new. Here’s how I’m closing this year—with intention, presence, and a little wabi-sabi wisdom: Honor the moments that shaped you Not just the shining ones, but the difficult ones too. Every challenge has carved out space for new strength. Every joy h

Winter arrives without apology. The days shorten. The light softens. The world quiets. In wabi-sabi, winter is not a pause between “real” seasons—it is  the practice. This is the season that reminds us we aren't meant to be endlessly productive, endlessly blooming, endlessly becoming. Just as the earth rests beneath frost and fallen leaves, we are invited to slow our pace and listen more closely to what remains when the noise fades. Winter teaches us the beauty of restraint.

There’s something deeply comforting about tending a garden in the fall. The air is crisp, the light softens, and the garden begins its quiet retreat beneath layers of golden leaves. In the spirit of wabi-sabi, autumn becomes more than an ending — it’s a lesson in transition, patience, and preparation. Wabi-sabi reminds us to find beauty in imperfection and impermanence — and few places reflect that better than the garden in fall. The fading blooms, curling leaves, and weather

Step into tomorrow, today. We often talk about “our future self” as if it’s some distant, almost mythical person - someone who has it all figured out while we’re stuck fumbling through today. But here’s the truth: your future self isn’t a stranger. She - or he - is already inside you, waiting for you to start showing up a little more like them, day by day. The process of evolving into your future self is straightforward in theory, but it is an evolving process that can lead t

Life is an evolving classroom without walls, and learning is the quiet thread that carries us through each season. Guided by the philosophy of wabi sabi, we come to understand that growth is not about achieving perfection, but about cultivating presence. To learn is to remain open—to curiosity, to mistakes, to the gentle unfolding of wisdom over time. In a culture that often prizes mastery and speed, wabi sabi offers a softer truth: learning is slow, uneven, and beautifully i

I've been in a particularly wabi-sabi mood this week. That's probably because I've just re-read by dissertation now that I've completed my doctorate degree in Metaphysical Sciences, with a concentration in Conscious Business Ethics. Since you're reading this, it probably won't come as much of a surprise that the title of my dissertation is "Wabi-Sabi: A Metaphysical Framework for Conscious Business Ethics." That's a topic for a future post. I woke up this morning with a stron

In a world that often feels rushed and disconnected, the simple act of preparing and sharing tea can serve as a powerful reminder of what truly matters. Both the Japanese tea ceremony, rooted in the philosophy of wabi-sabi, and the Moroccan tea ritual, a cornerstone of hospitality, offer more than just refreshment. They are both rich with life lessons transcending generations that can help us lead more mindful, connected, and intentional lives. Wabi-Sabi: The Art of Mindful I

Thanks to the encouragement of my new gardening buddy (thanks Kathy J!), I decided to get a head start on this year's gardening plans by trying winter sowing. It sounds crazy, but winter sowing is a gardening technique in which you plant seeds in containers outdoors during the winter. Yes, during the winter! The process involves using clear plastic containers, like milk or water jugs, to create mini greenhouses filled with soil and seeds. The containers are left outside durin

I don't remember when or how the concept of wabi sabi found me. Years ago a friend asked me to go with her to get her first tattoo. And then dared me to get one too. Even though I'd vowed never to get one, I couldn't pass on a friendly challenge. After looking at hundreds of images, I was drawn to a small enso symbol that I would later learn is a prominent icon in the philosophy of wabi sabi. I had no idea when I chose that symbol to be permanently etched on the inside of my