spirituality

Cherry Blossoms, Yoshuku, and Ima Iwai

I developed a custom that I call Ima Iwai out of Yoshuku. Ima means now, and Iwai means celebration. Ima Iwai means celebrating the present moment, appreciating here and now.

What is EI?

EI means Enlightened Intelligence. It doesn’t mean you are enlightened if you have EI. To be enlightened in the Buddhist sense is a lot more profound and I have no intention of making such a bold claim.

Cleaning Up My Study for the Spring Equinox

One thing you can do for your well-being is to clean up. It doesn’t seem related to your health, but when you think about it, living in a clean environment can benefit you in many ways. 

The Second Full Moon in the Age of Air

In the Age of Air, I feel living with celestial rhythm, which I talked about in Chapter 16 “Satoyama Living”, has become more crucial than in the Age of Earth, and being aware of lunar activities helps us stay integrated.

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