Why Wabi Sabi?
I chose the name Wabi Sabi for my business because this beautiful Japanese concept deeply resonates with how I strive to live my life.
Although my chronic illness has left me with physical scars, I choose to live my life with gratitude and positivity. These scars are my battle wounds—daily reminders of my strength. I am unbreakable.
In a world that constantly pressures us to present a picture-perfect life online, Wabi Sabi reminds us to pause, to breathe, and to embrace ourselves just as we are.
What is Reiki?
I am a certified Reiki Master, and while I’m not currently offering sessions, Reiki remains a guiding light in my life and work.
It’s part of how I approach healing, presence, and connection—through my writing, my content, and the way I move through the world.
Reiki is a gentle, holistic healing practice originating from Japan. It works with subtle life-force energy, helping to restore balance and harmony on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. Reiki gently encourages the body’s own healing process, bringing peace, clarity, and comfort to mind and body.
The Meaning Behind My Logo
Why the Elephant in My Logo?
I've always felt a deep connection to elephants — and to the Land of Smiles, Thailand. One of my dreams is to visit this beautiful place someday and have the opportunity to work at an ethical elephant sanctuary.
For me, elephants symbolize strength, love, protection, kindness, family, royalty, overcoming obstacles, wisdom, and good fortune — in short, they embody everything I feel deeply connected to. They are truly my spirit animal.
When I designed my logo, I wanted every detail to carry meaning. The imperfect circle reflects the beauty that lives within imperfection — a core part of my journey and philosophy. And the elephant walking across the rope reminds me that even when a path feels uncertain or impossible, we can overcome obstacles if we have the courage to take a step forward.
Thank you for taking a moment to get to know the heart behind Wabi Sabi Sylvie. I’m so grateful you’re here.
What It Means to Live
Wabi Sabi
Wabi Sabi is the opposite of the busy, perfection-driven lifestyle we’ve all been conditioned to chase.
Instead of trying to fix or hide our flaws, it teaches us to:
Live modestly
Embrace our imperfections
Find peace in the present
Practice kindness—to ourselves and others
If there’s a flaw you’ve been holding onto—something you’ve judged in yourself—maybe this is the moment to shift your perspective.
To see that part of yourself not as broken, but as beautifully human.
“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in”
Wabi Sabi & Kintsugi
The idea behind the Japanese word Wabi-Sabi is to embrace imperfection and to find the beauty in the imperfect.
Kintsugi is a part of that same concept.
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the cracks with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. The Japanese recognize beauty in damage and repair—and see healing as something to honor, not hide.
I believe this is a powerful representation of human life.
We all carry broken pieces of ourselves in different ways. And it is through the process of gently repairing those pieces—with friendships, community, healing, and love—that we grow stronger.
Kintsugi reminds us not to shy away from our scars, but to wear them proudly. To appreciate the strength, resilience, and beauty we’ve earned along the way.
This is the heart of Wabi Sabi Sylvie.
“There is no comparison between the sun and the moon. They shine when it is their time.”