Seattle’s Sister City in Japan is Kobe, the capital of Hyogo Prefecture. To deepen the relationship between the two cities, they often have cultural exchanges. This fall, the Hyogo Japanese Tea Ceremony group visited Seattle to increase cultural awareness. It consisted of a group of young women who are learning tea ceremony accompanied by their adult mentors. …
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What wishes do you have the new year? What type of change are you looking for? The new year is always a time when many try to reflect and at the same time imagine the future. For me, the start of the new year brings hope. Hope for new beginnings, hope for peace, hope for …
Many think of Feng Shui as a superstitious practice. But we cannot judge without actually taking the time to learn the truth. With time and age our minds and hearts become more closed. When we see pure emotions we remember to keep our hearts and minds open. Recently, I was fortunate to be reminded of …
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