Session 5: The Blessing Of Imperfection Part of Windows and Mirrors In This Section Introduction From Windows and Mirrors If you look closely at a tree you'll notice its knots and dead branches, just like our bodies. What we learn is that beauty and imperfection go together... Session-at-a-Glance From Windows and Mirrors Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Nobody's Perfect 5 Activity 2: Story — The Water Bearer's Garden 10 Activity 3: Oops... Wow! 15 Activity 4:... Spiritual Preparation From Windows and Mirrors Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Make yourself comfortable; light a candle to mark the time as different from your other activities. Opening From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Large, round mirror to hold the chalice Reflective materials, suc... Activity 1: Nobody's Perfect From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Post blank newsprint.... Activity 2: Story - The Water Bearer's Garden From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Water Bearer's Garden" A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisemaker... Activity 3: Oops!... Wow! From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Silly putty (TM) Chocolate chip cookies Velcro Sticky notes A Slinky (TM) A bar of Ivory soap Paper and... Activity 4: Window/Mirror Panel - Perfectly Me From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity All participants' Window/Mirror Panels Handout 1, Cracked Pot Template A variety of color pencils... Activity 5: Wabi-sabi, The Beauty of Imperfection From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Pictures of raku pottery (Leader Resources 2, Raku Pot and 3, Raku Pears) Self-hardening modeling clay ... Closing From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Taking It Home handout Optional: Session 1, Leader Resource 2, Namaste... Leader Reflection and Planning From Windows and Mirrors Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it work better? What worked well? What didn't? What... Faith In Action: Smile Train Fundraiser From Windows and Mirrors Preparation for Activity Visit the websites of Smile Train or Operation Smile. Choose one for which to raise funds.... Alternate Activity 1: Chocolate Tomato Cake From Windows and Mirrors Materials for Activity Recipe for a chocolate cake made with tomato, and required ingredients Baking supplies Plates, forks and napkins Preparation for... Taking It Home: The Blessing Of Imperfection From Windows and Mirrors If you look closely at a tree you'll notice its knots and dead branches, just like our bodies. What we learn is that beauty and imperfection go together... The Water Bearer's Garden Betsy Hill Williams From Windows and Mirrors From uu & me! Collected Stories, edited by Betsy Hill Williams (Boston: Skinner House, 2003). Used with permission.... Handout 1: Cracked Pot Template From Windows and Mirrors Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 1: Oops!... Wow! Explanations From Windows and Mirrors Share these true stories of how mistakes led people to invent these useful, common items. Silly Putty From the... Leader Resource 2: Raku Pot From Windows and Mirrors Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 3: Raku Pears From Windows and Mirrors From the website, Art 'n Soul, copyright Sharon Bartmann. Used with permission.... Find Out More From Windows and Mirrors Mistakes That Worked More accidental discoveries can be found in the book Mistakes That Worked by Charlotte Foltz Jones (New York: Doubleday, 1991). PREVIOUS: Find Out More About Session 4 UP: Windows and Mirrors NEXT: Introduction Download all of Windows and Mirrors (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.