Translation from the German language. Kintsugi, which means "golden joinery," is an ancient Japanese technique that has been elevated to an art form. It originated from the need to repair broken porcelain objects. By using gold to bond the pieces, the repaired object was aesthetically flawless and often more valuable than the original.

However, kintsugi is more than a craft; it is a poetic metaphor for what people go through when their lives "shatter," when they experience a painful crisis or a loss, and then try to gather their pieces and create a new life that, thanks to the transmutation of pain, can be more fulfilling than the life they lost.

That is why this metaphor is so powerful – because a simple "craft" seems to fulfill an ancient dream of humanity: to mature and strengthen through their wounds and defeats, rather than breaking, and to feel greater self-esteem, love for themselves, others, and life.

The author shows us how we can be inspired by kintsugi, so that we come out of life's crises not only unscathed but stronger, appreciating our flaws and giving importance to the essential things.