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I don’t expect there to be many people whom I can confide in.
more enriching to build one meaningful relationship than to amass one hundred insubstantial connections.
saying that originates in Zen: ichi-go ichi-e, or “on...
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we should treasure each and every encounter, because we may meet a person onl...
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Concentrate on a single encounter, and build a meaningful relationship.
FINE-TUNE YOUR TIMING. This applies just as well to interpersonal relationships.
sottaku doji is about finding the perfect timing for both of them.
When a flower blooms, the butterfly naturally finds it.
SEE THINGS FOR WHAT THEY ARE. Hatred and affection share the same true nature.
To live freely, we must acquire an unfettered mind.
concept of ishiki, or “mental consciousness,” within Zen thought.
Instead of having a gain-or-loss mentality and thinking in terms of whether someone is useful, consider someone’s suitability or compatibility. Doing so will relieve a lot of the pressure on your relationships.
Consider what others say with empathy.
People’s feelings cannot always be expressed in words.
Decisiveness is about having the ability to trust in yourself.
in their true stories you can find the keys to life.
the sentiment that the garden should embody.
Try having a conversation with a Zen garden.
Japanese prize cuisine that demonstrates an awareness of the season.
the meal includes the last of the previous season, the height of the current season, and the first of the coming season. These three things conjure the flow of time—the past, the present, and the future—for the guest’s enjoyment.
FIND OCCASIONS TO GET TOGETHER WITH FAMILY. Where you can show up as you are
It is among family where we can find true peace of mind, a place for emotional support.
20 WAYS TO MAKE ANY DAY THE BEST DAY Try shifting your attention to the present moment.
Focus on the here and now rather than on the past.
What is important is this day, this hour, this moment.
BE GRATEFUL FOR EVERY DAY, EVEN THE MOST ORDINARY.
To breathe in and out, to do our work, to sleep well.
BE POSITIVE. Your mind has the power to decide whether or not you are happy.
“All days are good days,” meaning that whether good things happen or bad, each day is precious because it will never come about again.
Human desire is endless.
It’s about preparing yourself. That is, it’s about accepting reality for what it is.
Seeing things as they are. Accepting things as they are.
When we encounter our pure and true self, that is enlightenment—satori.
True charisma comes across without saying a word.
FREE YOURSELF FROM MONEY. The more you try to accumulate money, the more it gets away.
How can I contribute to society? What can I do to be useful in the world? By contemplating these questions and taking action, you’ll find that the money you need will ultimately find you.
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU FEEL ANXIOUS.
LISTEN FOR THE VOICE OF YOUR TRUE SELF. Learn to appreciate this insight.
CHERISH BEING ALIVE, EVERY SINGLE DAY. Life really does go by in the blink of an eye.
Shoji jidai written on it in ink. Have you ever seen this? The words mean “Life is full of fortune and misfortune, but cherish being alive, every single day. Life will pass you by.”
What kind of day should we make today?
The winds of destiny blow for all of us. Whether you are able to make the most of an opportunity will depend upon long-standing dedication and preparedness.
word shoji is Japanese for the Buddhist concept of samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.
MAKE THE MOST OF LIFE. Life is a precious thing, for our safekeeping.
What is important is how we use the life we are given. How will you use your life today?
