Gratitude and Learning Journal: Day 7 This is a true story. A grandfather liked some lilies. His daughter knew this and sent him expensive lilies called Casablanca lilies every year. Grandfather said to his daughter “you don’t have to do this. Don’t send me any more Casablanca lilies.” His daughter thought he was concerned for … Read more
Gratitude and Learning Journal: Day 5 I discovered “we can recover from fatigue if we spend enough time to rest.” But, I guess a lot of people already know this. Anyway, since resting is very important, we need to prioritize rest. It’s OK to take time for relaxing. Since we have a lot to do, … Read more
There is a popular TV program called “プレバト” in Japan. In it, Itsuki Natsui, a great haikuist, evaluates haiku written and submitted by contestants and give advice. There was a time I didn’t like one of the contestants there much, and I hoped he makes mistakes. But he doesn’t write badly. Over time I had … Read more
Have you ever wished for instant transformation? A lot of us have this desire to change more or less. When things weren’t looking up, I felt the need for this personal transformation. And when the work isn’t going well, I feel the inner doubt and this hasty feeling that I need to do something differently. … Read more
I often could not rest when I was tired. I had about three fears of taking some rests. My first fear was that I had to suffer the consequences if I couldn’t accomplish my goals fast. I thought less experienced I was, harder I must work to become competent fast. I ignorantly believed harder I … Read more
Maybe you are not earning a lot of money now, and you might be afraid of someone who might look down on you. But you are doing your best for a long time. Your efforts will strengthen you, and you will be able to make your people happy, for sure. So, be confident and be … Read more