“Wabi sabi is a state of the heart. It is a deep in-breath and a slow exhale. It is felt in a moment of real appreciation - a perfect moment in an imperfect world. We can nurture it with our willingness to notice details and cultivate delight. And we can experience it when we are living the most authentic, most inspired versions of our lives. It's about experiencing the world by truly being in it rather than judging it from the sidelines. It's about allowing strategy to give way to sensitivity. It's about taking the time to pay attention."

Kemper, Beth.  Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life