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Izumi Tanaka

Izumi Tanaka

Not Knowing

More than a week has passed since the election results came in. On that Tuesday night, I went to bed early, choosing rest over waiting for…

Nov 13

Not Knowing

Nov 13

Izumi Tanaka

First Snow

First snow fell yesterday morning barely enough to cover the ground. Even though the sun is out today, the temperature hasn’t hit 60 at…

Oct 30

First Snow

Oct 30

Izumi Tanaka

Stepping Out

Almost seven years ago, I became a licensed real estate agent — a move that surprised many of my friends and, to be honest, even me…

Oct 24

Stepping Out

Oct 24

Izumi Tanaka

The Tunnel

Our firewood for the season arrives tomorrow. This weekend, when I change my bed sheets, I’ll be putting on the flannel ones for the first…

Oct 17

The Tunnel

Oct 17

Izumi Tanaka

Heavenly Messengers

The fog has been lingering over Santa Monica. As I drive back from the east side on the Santa Monica Freeway, I can see the marine layer…

Oct 10

Heavenly Messengers

Oct 10

Izumi Tanaka

Forest Beckons

My husband and I took a road trip to the Redwood National Park up north. Those big trees were calling me for a long time, especially since…

Sep 27

Forest Beckons

Sep 27

Izumi Tanaka

Unlikely Journey

I haven’t written in more than a month, but watching the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics inspired me to hit the keyboard again. I…

Aug 29

Unlikely Journey

Aug 29

Izumi Tanaka

Livin’ It Up

In my last writing, I shared my journey of dealing with heightened anxiety and depression. I was deeply touched by the many responses that…

Jul 23

Livin’ It Up

Jul 23

Izumi Tanaka

Mindful Self-Compassion

Today, I want to make a confession. I have been struggling with depression for quite some time. A therapist once told me that I’ve always…

Jul 5

Mindful Self-Compassion

Jul 5

Izumi Tanaka

Fire Season

Jun 20

Fire Season

Jun 20

Izumi Tanaka

Izumi Tanaka

Life is a beautiful swirl of mindfulness practice, soulful images & stories. Green living expert as a Green Realtor (DRE# 02046770)

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