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Own Your Cracks: Embrace Wabi-Sabi to Grow Into What Matters | EP 555

2025/1/3
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John R. Miles: 本集节目探讨了日本侘寂哲学，以及如何将这种哲学应用于生活，以应对不完美、成长和目标设定。侘寂的核心思想是接纳生活中的不完美，在转瞬即逝的时刻中寻找意义，并从未完成的事物中获得价值。节目中，John R. Miles 分享了他2024年经历的挑战和机遇，包括失去亲人和飓风的影响，以及自身未完成的目标和不一致的习惯。他认为，这些经历，无论是有意为之还是意外发生，都是成长的机会，可以帮助我们建立韧性、增强自我同情心，并找到人生的意义。他还提供了将侘寂哲学应用于生活的实用策略，包括无评判地反思过去，专注于当下，以及设定有意义但不完美的未来目标。 John R. Miles 鼓励听众们不要追求完美的幻象，而是拥抱生活中的混乱和不确定性，在其中寻找意义和价值。他认为，正是这些不完美之处，才让我们的生活更加真实和有深度。他建议听众们设定灵活的目标，关注过程而非结果，并从长远角度看待成功。他以自己写作和出版《Passion Struck》一书的经历为例，说明了专注于创造持久影响而非追求短期成功的重要性。 John R. Miles 还强调了在当下生活中实践侘寂哲学的重要性。他鼓励听众们反思自己的不完美，拥抱生活的无常，并在不完整中寻找意义。他认为，当我们不再执着于完美的结果，而是欣赏旅程本身时，才能真正体会到生活的乐趣和价值。他建议听众们列出自己想要放弃的事情，并思考如何放下这些执着，为新的事物腾出空间。他还鼓励听众们反思那些未完成的事情，并从这些不完整的章节中寻找意义。 最后，John R. Miles 指出，侘寂哲学不仅关乎个人成长，也关乎与他人的联系。他认为，在不完美、未完成的时刻，我们才能与他人建立更深层次的联系，并对他人产生更持久的影响。他鼓励听众们反思那些不完美的时刻，并思考如何通过真实地展现自己，与他人建立更深厚的联系。 Max Lugavere: Max Lugavere 在节目中分享了他关于优化身心健康，以及降低患阿尔茨海默病等疾病风险的见解。他强调了采取行动的重要性，即使不能完全避免疾病，也可以降低患病风险。他鼓励人们关注自身健康，并通过饮食和生活方式的改变来改善健康状况。他分享了他制作关于阿尔茨海默病的纪录片的经历，以及他希望通过这部纪录片来提高公众对阿尔茨海默病的认识，并鼓励人们采取行动来降低患病风险。

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What is Wabi-Sabi and how can it transform our approach to imperfection?

Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese philosophy that embraces the beauty of life’s imperfections and the value of incompleteness. It teaches us to find meaning in fleeting moments and to appreciate the cracks in our lives as opportunities for growth and connection. By adopting Wabi-Sabi, we can shift from striving for perfection to valuing authenticity, resilience, and purpose.

Why should we stop chasing perfection according to Wabi-Sabi?

Chasing perfection is a futile and exhausting endeavor that often leads to disappointment. Wabi-Sabi suggests that imperfections are not flaws but features that add depth and authenticity to our lives. Embracing imperfection allows us to focus on what truly matters—growth, connection, and living with purpose—rather than being consumed by an unattainable ideal.

How can we apply Wabi-Sabi to set goals for 2025?

To apply Wabi-Sabi to goal-setting, focus on setting flexible, meaningful goals that prioritize progress over perfection. Instead of rigid objectives, aim for goals that adapt to life’s unpredictability and resonate with your deeper values. Embrace the process, celebrate small wins, and view setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth, rather than failures.

What are some practical steps to embrace Wabi-Sabi in the present moment?

To embrace Wabi-Sabi in the present, reflect on your imperfections and ask what they’ve taught you. Acknowledge life’s impermanence and let go of what no longer serves you. Find meaning in incompleteness by appreciating the journey rather than obsessing over the destination. Journal about moments that didn’t go as planned and identify the lessons they offered.

How does Wabi-Sabi help us build deeper connections in relationships?

Wabi-Sabi encourages us to show up authentically in relationships, flaws and all. Real connection is built through imperfect moments—heartfelt apologies, shared laughter, and vulnerability—rather than grand gestures or flawless execution. By embracing our imperfections, we create space for others to do the same, fostering deeper bonds and mutual understanding.

What role do cracks and imperfections play in personal growth?

Cracks and imperfections are essential to personal growth, as they reveal resilience, effort, and lessons learned. Wabi-Sabi teaches us that these flaws are not failures but opportunities for growth. They add depth and authenticity to our stories, shaping who we are and what we value. Embracing these imperfections allows us to evolve and become more resilient.

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In this first solo episode of 2025, John explores the profound lessons of the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi and how it can transform the way we approach imperfection, growth, and purpose. Wabi-Sabi teaches us to embrace the beauty of life’s imperfections, find value in its incompleteness, and appreciate the fleeting nature of our experiences.

Reflecting on both the challenges and opportunities of 2024, I share personal insights from moments beyond my control—like the loss of my sister and the upheaval caused by Hurricane Helene—as well as the cracks I created myself, like unfinished goals and inconsistent habits. Together, we uncover how these moments, whether chosen or thrust upon us, are opportunities for growth, connection, and resilience.

Download the Leave Behind in the full show notes at: https://passionstruck.com/embrace-wabi-sabi-own-your-cracks/)

This episode offers practical strategies for applying Wabi-Sabi to your own life, including reflecting on the past without judgment, living fully in the present, and setting meaningful, imperfect future goals. You’ll also learn how to turn your cracks—both external and internal—into places where growth thrives, connection deepens, and your sense of mattering comes alive.

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by the pressure to be perfect or struggled to find meaning in life’s chaos, this episode will equip you with a new perspective for the year ahead. By embracing your imperfections and living intentionally, you can uncover what truly matters and create a life of purpose and impact.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How Wabi-Sabi redefines imperfection as a source of strength and meaning.
  • Practical steps to reflect on 2024’s lessons and apply them to 2025.
  • Strategies for setting intentional, flexible goals that prioritize progress over perfection.
  • The importance of owning your cracks as opportunities for growth and connection.
  • How to use Wabi-Sabi to foster resilience, self-compassion, and purpose.

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