G rilled T eriyaki F lank S teak I ngredients
They say relationships are like china dishes. Once you have broken one, you can put it back together, but the crack will always remain. But what if you could repair a relationship in a way that makes the broken places stronger and more beautiful than ever before? In the Japanese technique of kintsugi, dishes or pottery are repaired with lacquer dusted with gold or silver, emphasizing the cracks, fortifying them, and turning them into a beautiful new part of the object. A relationship in peril or one that has cracked may, in fact, never be quite the same, but if you repair it intentionally with “gold” or emotional intelligence, you can strengthen the bond. To mend a broken relationship with kintsugi and emotional intelligence, you will need forgiveness, for yourself and the other person. That’s where learning and growth can occur. You have to be open, and both of you must actively engage in making the repairs. Each of you must bring 100% to this investment. When you have a broken plate, there are rough edges on both sides. So, both of you must be vulnerable and honest about what was hurtful and led to the disagreement. But before you can start putting the pieces back together, you must see the relationship’s value. You must want to keep the plate or partnership and make it even better. You may hear more hurtful things in this process, but it could open up space for an honest conversation. When things come apart, you can see what’s beyond the varnished exterior. Sometimes, exposing the raw material in the middle is the only way to understand how the damage happened. In the repair process, you get to know each other better and gain deeper insight into each other. When you let go of the hurt and forgive, you can better articulate your feelings. After clearly explaining your feelings, you can propose solutions to move forward and allow the other person to do the same. This doesn’t mean abandoning your boundaries or accepting toxicity. It’s about working mindfully with someone toward a shared desired outcome, not just to mend the relationship, but to make it shine even brighter. KINTSUGI YOUR LOVE Matters of the Heart
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Marinade • 2/3 cup red wine • 1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari • 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp minced garlic • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 1/4 tsp ginger powder • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup sesame oil • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Meat • 1 1/2 lbs flank steak
D irections 1.
In a large bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients.
2. Place the flank steak in a large, rimmed dish. Pour the marinade over the meat. 3. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 15 minutes. Flip and let marinate for another 15 minutes. 4. Preheat grill to 400 F. 5. Add the meat to the grill and cook for 3–5 minutes on each side. Leave the grill lid open to avoid overcooking. 6. For a medium-rare steak, remove from grill at 130 F internally, and for medium, remove at 140 F. 7. Let the meat rest on a cutting board for 5–10 minutes. Then, slice against the grain into thin pieces and enjoy!
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