The Beauty of Breaking with Candice Kumai

Kintsugi

Candice Kumai introduces the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which symbolizes the beauty of mending broken objects with gold, reflecting on life's imperfections. She explains that in Japanese culture, an object repaired with golden cracks is considered more beautiful than one that is perfect. This philosophy resonates with her personal journey, as she reflects on her own experiences of being torn apart and put back together throughout her career 1.

It's essentially the process of putting it back together and looking at the object put back together with the golden cracks, that makes it more beautiful.

--- Candice Kumai

Candice emphasizes that embracing imperfections is a key aspect of wellness, encouraging others to be real and enjoy life while acknowledging that change is inevitable 2.

   

Wellness

Candice stresses the importance of staying real about wellness and accepting physical changes as part of life's journey. She believes that wellness is not about maintaining a perfect appearance but about embracing one's true self and finding joy in everyday activities 3.

Like, you can't tell people that you're going to stay the same size and weight and shape for the rest of your life. You won't. That is a sure thing.

--- Candice Kumai

Candice also highlights the significance of community and personal fulfillment in achieving wellness. She encourages finding activities that bring joy and maintaining an active lifestyle to promote longevity and happiness 4.