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Imperfection

How to discover the beauty of living imperfectly through an ancient Japanese art form

In Japanese tradition, there is something called Kintsugi. Kintsugi means “golden joinery,” and is an art form where broken ceramics are carefully mended by artisans using gold or silver resin, so that the repairs become visible and highlight the inherent beauty of the vessel. Mending these ceramics leaves an intentional imprint. The history of the vessel and the mark of the artisan are woven into the story of the vessel, bringing out the beauty of it.

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Writing

5 key ways to write freely without facing your own self critic

I’d encourage everyone to write as a tool for self expression. Writing feels good for many reasons, even if you never share your work with anyone. You don’t need to be a ‘writer’ to write. In fact, anyone who writes is, by definition, a ‘writer.’ Everyone has something to say, but not everyone gets a chance to express it, and that’s a real shame. The world would be a better place if we all shared our stories. Yes, writing is often challenging, but it’s not the writing part that’s hard. It’s the self doubt that comes along with it. So, I’ve put together a list of five things to help you break free of self judgement and just write. Are you ready?

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Life

How a disappointing university course taught me some surprising life lessons

The task was simple enough. It wasn’t meant to be a drama. It wasn’t even a big project, or worth a ton of marks. But it was close to 11pm, and I was still at uni, with the last of the stragglers, plugging away at a multimedia assessment that was beyond my capabilities.The task was to create a two minute audio clip that told a story. I had a plan for it. It was about a young woman entering a coffee shop and hearing a song over the speakers that connected with her, and walking out slightly changed because of it.

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Possessions

Instant gratification and the quest for more stuff

I love stuff. I’m not a minimalist. I like colour, prints, patterns, and anything remotely pretty. I collect things, too – craft supplies, wrapping supplies, games, puzzles, fidget toys (yes, fidget toys – I know.) In fact, I love having small collections of things, don’t ask me why.

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Positivity

I hope you wake in sunshine, and other small wishes for you

I hope you wake in sunshine, catching the first glimpse through stained glass windows, a kaleidoscope of colour. I hope it continues to surround you, trailing behind you like an invisibility cloak keeping you warm, that only you can feel. I hope the light guides your decisions, filters into the day’s mundaneness, and washes over everything with sparkles.

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Marriage

Dishes, domestic bliss and a 5 year anniversary

When I was 13 or 14, I was carrying a huge stack of plates from the dishwasher to the wall unit in the dining room next door. My mum called my name, and, in shock, I dropped the entire stack on the hard kitchen tile, where they proceeded to shatter, the way only dishes can.

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Musings

A gift for you: The gift of time

I’d like to give you a gift – the gift of time. It comes with the gift of space – two of the most valuable gifts you’ll ever receive. The gift of time is for you alone. It is a gift that allows you all the time you need and more. To process anything big or small that has happened to you.

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woman in red leaves during daytime
Life

101 helpful things to do if you’re feeling down in the dumps

We’ve all been there, right? Woken up to days that just turn out…’BLAH’. Neither terrible or amazing, just downright, frustratingly B-L-A-H. I love creating lists, so I’ve put together a comprehensive one for all the disappointing days you may encounter. Here are a bunch of ways to combat that dreaded feeling of getting nowhere, and chase it away completely if you’re lucky. You can do this!

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Perspective

Chasing time? Here’s why you need to slow down and breathe

Chasing time, running, always running. Juggling, always juggling, trying to keep all the balls in the air at all times – and failing, inevitably. No matter what, there was always too much to remember, to keep track of. Making lists upon lists, crossing something off, writing a new thing on.

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