Izumi TanakaLife CycleIt’s half-way through May, and it is still feeling chilly. Yet as I walk and drive about, I notice new growths on trees and bushes. I can…2 min read·5 days ago----
Izumi TanakaThree Characteristics of LifeAs I have been writing, I’ve been feeling rather stressed and finding myself quite antsy. In Buddhist language, this is certainly…2 min read·May 8, 2024----
Izumi TanakaForest BathingI took a 3-mile hike in the woods by myself the other day. It was a much needed break from all the busy-ness of life on a beautiful Sunday…2 min read·May 2, 2024----
Izumi TanakaAgencyLately, I’ve been experiencing more anxiety than usual, which is quite out of character for me. It’s frustrating because I can’t pinpoint…1 min read·Apr 24, 2024----
Izumi TanakaTechnology FatigueWhile I was cleaning my office, I found a photo of my late cat, Yume, on my desk amidst my work clutter. The cats I’ve had all seem to…2 min read·Apr 18, 2024----
Izumi TanakaLetting GoToday I had to say goodbye to my quaking aspen trees. I had them planted in front of our house more than 10 years ago, and they grew to…1 min read·Apr 10, 2024----
Izumi TanakaTaking A Deep BreathIt’s been an intensely stressful few weeks. I wrote about the gusty winds blowing in my life a few weeks ago: i.e., a couple of emergency…2 min read·Apr 3, 2024----
Izumi TanakaGusty WindsWas the wind blowing in your area today? It’s been windy for a couple of days at least. It quieted down now, but it was pretty gusty for…2 min read·Mar 15, 2024----