While doing the work of letting go of resentment, it is also important to reflect on ourselves and give ourselves love and forgiveness. (Read more at Adjustment Guidance.)
Some things are just better in Japan, and buying a used car is one of them. It was a bit daunting at first because there is a warranty called the “shaken” that can be costly. Typically, the older the car, the more expensive the shaken. I was really relieved when the dealership was able...
As an American, I have a strong affinity for driving. In the U.S., we owned 3 cars for 2 drivers. In Japan, we do not own a car. In Japan, I ride my bike most places or take public transportation. In the U.S., the plan was that our son would take driver’s education and...
Holding onto resentment weighs us down. Let’s commit to letting go. Read more at Adjustment Guidance.
So I woke up feeling really inspired today and creative today. A big part of that inspired creativity was to get organized. I have several creative projects that I need to sort out and, for me, that means buying a new day planner. In the US, buying a new day planner is possible year-round....
As many people–and all residents of Japan–know, Japan uses two different systems for counting years: the CE (Western) system and the Japanese Era system. A few years ago, the current Emperor, Akihito, petitioned the government to allow him to step down. (Traditionally, an Emperor’s reign ends only at his death, with no provision for...
Cherry Blossoms Something that they don’t tell you about cherry blossom (“sakura”) season in Japan is that lasts for about two weeks and everyone becomes super active. We always get a bevy of invitations to do things, but always on Saturdays, which is one of the busiest days of the week for my practice....