What’s Meant for You Will Find You: Lessons from Japanese Wisdom
- Fuh-mi
- Mar 24
- 2 min read
The Meaning of 'What’s Meant for You Will Find You' in Japanese Wisdom
“Even if one god abandons you, another will pick you up.”This old Japanese proverb—“捨てる神あれば拾う神あり (Suteru kami areba hirou kami ari)”—has grown more meaningful to me as the years go by.
It speaks to a simple but powerful truth:Even when you’re rejected or let down, someone else may still recognize your worth.
A Personal Reflection on Trusting the Process
Last month, one of my artworks was cancelled just before delivery.I was quietly disappointed… but just a few days later, someone else reached out—asking about the very same piece.
A coincidence?Maybe.
But it felt like a quiet hand reaching out from an unexpected place. A reminder: what is meant for you may still find its way.
Finding Resilience in the Creative Journey
This proverb resonates deeply, not just in art but in life:
Rejection Is Not the End: Even when something is lost, it might not be the final chapter.
Trust the Timing: What’s meant for you will come at the right moment, often when you least expect it.
Embrace Wabi-Sabi: Find beauty in imperfection and uncertainty, knowing that life has its own rhythm.
What’s Meant for You Will Find You: A Universal Truth
Even when you feel let down or overlooked, remember that the right opportunities—and people—may still find their way to you.
This isn’t just a Japanese perspective; it’s a universal truth that reminds us to stay resilient and trust in the process of life.
How has this idea shown up in your life? Have you experienced moments where what was meant for you found its way, even after a setback?
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