“Be content with what you have;rejoice in the way things are.When you realize there is nothing lacking,the whole world belongs to you.” — Lao Tzu In developed countries like Japan, obesity is now a more serious issue than hunger. We live more affluent lives than kings did a hundred years ago. Today, information is everywhere. … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) “You should not praise another woman in front of a woman.” These are words from Kōshū Itabashi, a Japanese Zen monk. I have read some of his books and even attended one of his talks in person. I first came across … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) This is from the book Tuesdays with Morrie. It was said by Morrie Schwartz, a university professor. When I read this, I felt a deep sense of understanding. I always act as if I am going to live forever. It is often said … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Do you know the saying, “Eighty percent of success is showing up”? Woody Allen, a writer and film director, said this. I really like this saying, and I’ve repeated it to myself many times. For example, I don’t like attending company parties. … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Among Confucius’s sayings, my favorite is the following:“They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it.” I used to be unable to understand the … Read more