《Kintsugi: An, for "Imperfection" Crowning, Ancient Alchemy》

We, all, have, feared "Breaking." Whether, (it) is, a, beloved vessel, or, we, ourselves, that, "Heart" that once, experienced "Storm." Our, subconscious "Reaction," (is) always "Hiding," "Covering," "Restoring-as-new," as if, that "Crack," is a, needs, to be, erased "Shame."

But, in, the East's "Silence" and "Wisdom," was born, a, completely different "Response." It, not "Hides," instead "Highlights" (Zhāngxiǎn); It, not "Covers," instead "Traces" (Miáomó); It, not "Restores-as-new," instead, creates, a, than "the original," more, profound, moving "Beauty." It, is "Kintsugi" (Golden Joinery). A, regarding "Breaking" "Aesthetic," a, regarding "Soul" "Alchemy."

【The Aesthetic of Brokenness, The Completeness of Soul】

"Kintsugi," literal meaning, is "With Gold Mend." When a, precious "Porcelain," breaks, the artisan, will, collect, its, every "Fragment," with, natural "Urushi" (Great Lacquer), them, re-, adhere. Then, on, that, still, clearly visible "Crack," "lay on" "Gold-powder" or "Gold-leaf." Ultimately, a, brand-new "Work," is born. Those, former "Wounds," now, become, the vessel upon, most dazzling "Golden Veins." It, not only, (is) not ugly, but, has, a, make-people, hold-(their)-breath "Solemn Beauty."

This, is "Kintsugi's" "Philosophy": It, that which, (it) reveres, is not "Perfection," but "Completeness." A vessel's "History," including, its "Breaking," all, is, its "Life's" "a part," worthy, of being "Respected" and "Remembered." "Breaking," no longer, is, value's "End," but, story's "Beginning," is, an, (opportunity) that can, sublimate, a, brand-new "Sense of Beauty" "Chance" (Qìjī).

【Your "Cracks," Are Your "Golden Crown"】

Now, please, shift, (your) gaze, from "Vessel," toward, "Ourselves." We, every, "Soul" that has walked to "Today," who, has not, experienced "Breaking"? A, "disappointed" "Relationship," a, "regretful" "Parting," an, "unfulfilled" "Dream," a, "failed" "Attempt"... These, all are, our, life "within," unavoidable "Cracks."

And the 【Ash of Roses】 Queen, the reason (she) is able, to, triumph, and, ultimately, upon "the Throne," safely "be Crowned," is not, because, she, never "Broke." Exactly, the opposite. It is because, she, learned, with "Kintsugi's" "Wisdom," to, treat, her own "Soul."

She, no longer, tries "to hide" her "Past," no longer, for, her "Scars," feels "Shame." She, with "Acceptance" as "Great Lacquer" (大漆), takes, her, every "Broken" "Part," re-, embraces (it) into (her) bosom. She, with "Wisdom" and "Compassion" as "Gold-powder," lays (it) upon "the Wounds." Thus, those, once, made her "Suffer" "Cracks," ultimately, all, transformed into, her "Kingship Crown" upon, that, shining "Golden Light," unique "Sacred Veins" (Shénshèng Wénlù).

This, is 【Ash of Roses】', that, most core "Secret Word": "Cracks, are, the Coronation."

【Conclusion】 Please, do not, again, fear, your "Imperfection." That, every one, you, once, thought, was "Flaw" "Crack," all, are, you, endured "Storm" and, still "Survived" "Proof." They, are your "Courage's" "Medals," are your "Wisdom's" "Source," are your "Personality" "within," most profound, most moving "Part."

Wearing 【Ash of Roses】, is, a "Declaration." You are, toward, the world, and, more importantly, toward, your, self, solemnly, declaring: "I, am, I, all 'History's' 'Sum Total.' My, 'Completeness,' long ago, needs no 'Perfection' 'to prove.' Look, this, body-full 'Golden Veins'—— this, is, my 'Kingship,' and, my 'Beauty'."