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How I Overcame My Fear of Breakages Through Kintsugi

Recount my experiments with the ancient art of Kintsugi. Sometimes we stow away our most prized ceramics for fear of breaking them. Kintsugi breathes a new lease of life into cracked or damaged pieces. I encourage readers to try it for themselves, and to cast aside their fear of breakages: after all, the practice of Kintsugi allows you to resurrect your treasured items into something entirely new.

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