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Closing the year with intention: A Wabi-Sabi Reflection
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
Sydney
Dec 28, 20252 min read


Wabi-Sabi Gardening in the Fall: Preparing for Spring with Grace and Intention
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
Sydney
Oct 18, 20252 min read


Wabi Sabi and Lifelong Learning: Embracing Perfectly Imperfect Growth
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
Sydney
Sep 20, 20252 min read


Wabi-Sabi and The Circle of Life
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
Sydney
Jul 27, 20253 min read


Lessons from two tea traditions
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
Sydney
Jul 14, 20254 min read


Finding Wabi Sabi in Morocco
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
Sydney
Nov 29, 20246 min read
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