Perhaps finding beauty in the ordinary, and in ever day life is the greatest lesson Wabi Sabi teaches us.
If we slow down enough in the busyness of life we can take advantage of these moments. Rather than always chasing the next shiny object, breathe in the beauty that surrounds you.
Create daily and seasonal rituals that ground us in the moment. Be open to the surprises that life can bring. Once our neighbor’s dog delighted us with a visit. She brought along her puppies, and I cannot convey to you the sheer joy of the interaction. It was totally unexpected, but so delightful I will cherish that moment forever.
No don’t think that Wabi Sabi discounts the importance of planning for the future. There is definitely room for both. Make your plans, but be open to veering from them. This was a lesson I learned early in my marriage. I had planned an exact route on a road trip when my husband wanted to take an alternate route through the Smokey Mountain National Forest. Now to be honest I was annoyed at his detour, but it wasn’t long before we came across a scenic viewpoint where a black bear was visible below. Of course, I was delighted, and realized that if I had stuck to the original plan we would have missed it.
On the other hand, it was my careful planning that took us to Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. This ended up being one of our favorite stops along the way to Washington DC.
“The important thing here is not to obsess about perfect planning. You cannot know what is around the corner.”
Kempton reminds us, “A well-lived life is a dance between dreaming and doing.”
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