Beauty in Broken Things presented by Brad Ruggles

About this episode

This episode explores the beauty found in imperfection and the power of things that bear the marks of time and loss.

We spend a lot of energy trying to smooth the edges, hide the cracks, and present the polished version of ourselves. This week, we’ll explore the quiet power of things that bear the marks of time, use, loss, and repair, and why they often move us in ways polished perfection cannot. In a culture fixated on flawless appearances, we’re making room for the light that shines through the cracks, for the grace that emerges through loss, change, and the passage of time.

Topics covered

• beauty
• imperfection
• loss
• repair
• self-acceptance

Keywords

• polished perfection
• cultural fixation
• grace
• time

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Beauty in Broken Things

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