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Izumi Tanaka

Season for Cherry Blossoms and Life

The seasons are shifting again. Here, daffodils and plum blossoms signal spring’s arrival, while in Japan, the cherry blossoms are…

Mar 27

Season for Cherry Blossoms and Life

Mar 27

The Stillness Before The Leap

Daffodils have opened, and the plum trees are budding. Just last week, we finally had a decent snowfall — the most accumulation we’ve had…

Mar 20

The Stillness Before The Leap

Mar 20

Renewal

Three months into the new year, I see more signs of spring emerging in my neighborhood, bringing a sense of renewal. As I emerge from my…

Mar 5

Renewal

Mar 5

Trusting the Seasons

While I expect the cold weather to linger a little longer, signs of spring are already here. My daffodils are emerging, and the plum trees…

Feb 27

Trusting the Seasons

Feb 27

Time for Art

Art was always my favorite subject in school as a child. I loved drawing and painting — sculpting, not so much — but visual creative…

Feb 20

Time for Art

Feb 20

Amidst the Storm

A storm looms on the horizon, larger than the last, threatening havoc, especially in areas scarred by recent fires in Los Angeles. While…

Feb 13

Amidst the Storm

Feb 13

Finding Grace and Community in a Chaotic World

What a whirlwind this past month has been. The arrival of 2025 brought with it a storm of events and emotions. From various spiritual…

Feb 5

Finding Grace and Community in a Chaotic World

Feb 5

Year of Snake

It is Chinese New Year today. I don’t know exactly how the Chinese calendar works, but I do know there’s a lot of science and wisdom around…

Jan 29

Year of Snake

Jan 29

I Have No Words

Fierce wind came

Jan 15

I Have No Words

Jan 15

Fresh Start

One thing I really miss about Japan is the New Year’s celebration (お正月 — Oshogatsu). In my family, it started with a deep cleaning a few…

Jan 3

Fresh Start

Jan 3

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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