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Nicola Fairbrother's avatar

Thanks Tim, a very enjoyable read - and like you say, a metaphor for the human condition. We should all treasure our perfect imperfections!

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The Pathos of Things's avatar

I think the older you get, the better able you are to truly understand Mono No Aware and these complex feelings toward the imperfect and impermanent.

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