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Mending the Soul: The Ancient Art of Kintsugi and Philosophical Harmony

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Kintsugi is the Japanese art of restoring broken pottery or glass with gold lacquer. The fine crystal cup does not return to its original state but, thanks to the gold, is transformed into something of greater beauty and value. Life experience inevitably produces breaks in our psyche of different kinds and degrees: our harmony is broken. Emotional or mental suffering fractures our identity; insecurity and doubt invade us, and the meaning of our life seems to dissipate. Restoring homeostasis, the balance of our person, requires taking a step back from the tumult of the crisis to gain a level-headed perspective on what is happening. Our personal mask has been broken, and putting it back together requires a good dose of gold as well as the hands of a mask craftsman, a connoisseur of the human soul. The gold lacquer for the reconstruction-transformation of the personal mask is the word. The word is the instrument. Not only the ordinary scientific word that provides methods, processes, and ...

Welcome to Inner Light!

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  Dear friend, Welcome to Inner Light , a new philosophical space born from the heart of Mind Light Mentorship.  We believe that each individual possesses a unique inner illumination, a profound clarity waiting to be discovered and expanded. This blog is dedicated to exploring just that: the enduring wisdom traditions, the cutting-edge insights from various fields, and the timeless questions that guide us toward a more meaningful and deliberate life. In a world brimming with information, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, to lose sight of the deeper currents that shape our existence. Here, we aim to offer a compass, a space for philosophical reflection that transcends mere academic pursuit. Our goal is to bridge the gap between profound philosophical concepts and the practical realities of daily life, encouraging critical thinking , self-reflection , and genuine personal growth . Why Inner Light? The name "Inner Light" speaks to the essence of what we will explore together. ...