OSCC23 day1 10:00am - Kintsugi Contemplative Pathways for the Wounded Healer
Channel: AvaCon Inc
Date: 2023-12-19

Presented by Andrew Stricker / Spinoza Quinnell
with Cynthia Calongne / Lyr Lobo
and Francisca Yonekura / Frankie Antonelli
and JJ Jacobson / JJ Drinkwater

This presentation will share about the continued effort on the design and development of an immersive 3D-world reflective activity offered by the Virtual Harmony community that blends Japanese Kintsugi and ikigai principles with Henri Nouwen’s work on ‘The Wounded Healer.’ Kintsugi is a Japanese term for the art of repairing broken pottery with a lacquer mixed with powdered gold. The presenters will share how the activity helps to promote reflection on the idea that lives can become like broken pottery containing several cracks, scars, and wounds arising from painful experiences. The activity introduces ikigai principles to help promote reflection on how healing, strength, and beauty can arise from brokenness by sharing the stories of our wounds with others. Henri Nouwen’s work is highlighted in the activity by helping to promote how wounded healers can offer many positive character strengths to others involving empathy, altruism, acceptance and a forgiving spirit.