What holds you together?

Isn’t this beautiful?

Kintsugi — which means “join with gold” — is the Japanese art of repairing broken objects, often ceramic pottery or glass. Traditionally, gold lacquer is used to piece shards together again, creating a more beautiful object through the acts of breaking and repair. 

Often the things that feel like they might break us, help us grow and become more expansive versions of ourselves. 

So what holds you together even after something breaks? 

There is a powerful point along the Stomach Meridian called Broken Bowl. 

“When you hold and stimulate this point, it restores energy flow through seven deep pathways which provide enriching support. Stomach 12 is where the Broken Bowl is made whole again.” 

– Dr. Sara Allen

If you have been feeling as if you are having trouble receiving nourishment or fulfillment from life because of worry about the unknown, holding this point can help restore your ability to trust the process of life. 

“An alternate name of stomach 12, tiangai, ‘heaven’s cover,’ refers to the location of this point directly over the lungs that embodies our connection to heaven through breath.”

– Lonny Jarrett

To access the golden, restorative power present in this point, place your fingertips over your clavicle, four fingertip lengths from your midline. 

Crossing your arms as you hold these points also stimulates the activation of Source Points on your wrists, and the arm cross encourages Yin/Yang Balance. 

Take a series of deep breaths as you wait to feel pulses through your fingertips and feel your body exhale or relax.

As you breathe, ponder…

What fills you up with energy, inspiration, love, wonder, or joy? 

Just like you put trust in friends who have helped you through rough times, you will put more trust and faith in yourself when you have supported yourself through any tough period. 

You can find your strength in the shiny, golden aspects of life which nourish you. 

You can hold your life loves dear in moments that feel like they might break you apart.  

And you may experience unexpected beauty as you mend with the golden goodness in your life. 

Much love,