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What a beautiful essay! I totally believe in tikkun olam. That is our purpose on this earth in this incarnation. I love the concept that all people can experience the Oneness of us all and return to us refreshed and ready to begin again the work that has been set out for us. Blessings to you.

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So much to consider in this rich and expansive piece. Thank you.

"I’ve heard many spiritual teachers claim that the ultimate goal of our souls is to permanently merge completely with this divine nothingness."

Often the most realized beings dedicate their lives to healing the separation of humanity.

A Bodhisattva identifies with eternity, but fully participates with the temporal.

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I've recently been in contact with a Kintsugi artisan in Japan. To her, Kintsugi is a sacred ​art and process, and a ritual. She works with the phases of the moon and sets intentions and prayers ​during her work.

Although it's common for artists in the US to break beautiful objects for Kintsugi, she deems it disrespectful to the creator of the original vessel. ​Until she explained it to me, I didn't realize the work is meant for things that are unintentionally broken. Perhaps as in many areas -- the western mind simply focuses on copying the result without understanding the meaning, purpose, or spiritual process behind the work.

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