The parallel between the art of Kintsugi and the healing process is striking, as both emphasize embracing imperfections, transformation and supplieness, honoring the journey and finding beauty in the flaws of imperfection.

“It’s just the way I am” you think. But this “I amness” is often the crux of our suffering because it leaves us reacting instead of relating It also leaves us lonely and isolated from the rest of ourselves and other people.

In a world that often pulls us away from ourselves, mastering the art of embodying all your bodies is crucial for personal development and well-being. By employing these practices, you can aid in liberating yourself from the clutches of dissociation, rediscover your true essence, and thrive in the present moment.

But we have the nightmare as a child, that awakes us with terror and fright that has our hearts racing…. and we are dismissed…”just a dream, go back to bed, its not real”. And the child is betrayed because the dream was real to her, and the need for comfort is visceral. The moment needs acknowledgement, a deep body felt empathetic understanding but what she got was dismissal that her feelings didn’t exist.

We don’t think about having a narcissistic relationship with our own bodies but lets explore this….how often do we refuse to listen to what our physical body needs or what is doesn’t need and we go ahead and do the opposite anyway? We subjugate it to the demands of what we think is more important than what our bodies are telling us like caffeinating or sugaring up when we are tired, continuing to eat when we are full, staying endlessly busy and not getting enough rest.