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Izumi Tanaka

I Have No Words

Fierce wind came

6d ago

I Have No Words

6d ago

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

Acceptance

There was a popular book titled The Road Less Traveled published in 1978, though I didn’t encounter it until the ’90s. The title came to…

Dec 19, 2024

Acceptance

Dec 19, 2024

Circle of Gratitude

In our mountains, there’s a special spot we call the “Circle of Gratitude.” It began some years ago when our local shaman arranged a small…

Nov 28, 2024

Circle of Gratitude

Nov 28, 2024

Living in Uncertainty with Curiosity

It’s that time of year when we exchange cheerful wishes like, “Have a good holiday season!” Once Thanksgiving arrives, the holidays seem to…

Nov 20, 2024

Living in Uncertainty with Curiosity

Nov 20, 2024

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, 2024

Not Knowing

Nov 13, 2024

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, 2024

First Snow

Oct 30, 2024

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, 2024

Stepping Out

Oct 24, 2024

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, 2024

The Tunnel

Oct 17, 2024

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, 2024

Heavenly Messengers

Oct 10, 2024

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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