Every night I open my mini ipad and read the news. So much negativity, so much “bad” news. Some nights I find my stomach churning from the unsettling articles. I don’t like being so sensitive, but that’s the way I’m wired. Finally, this morning I thought to myself, “why do I read this stuff? I …
Relationships are complicated. Only those in the relationship understand what’s going on between them. Even if you’re the one in the relationship, we often wonder why they come to an end. The other day, I was talking with group of my girlfriends and the subject of friendships and relationships came up. As the year is …
I consider my teacher, Dr. Shan-tung Hsu, a true natural philosopher of our day. He is an advocate of living a life in accord with nature, following and respecting the earth. Through his teachings, he’s guided myself and thousands of people to lead a more holistic life. He has taught and reminded me that nothing …
Ikebana is the known as Japanese flower arrangement. As a student of ikebana of many years, I want people to know that ikebana is not just a flower arrangement, it is an art form and a philosophy that captures a part of Japanese culture. Ikebana began over 600 years ago when the Buddhist monks placed …
Chinese philosophy, culture, and traditions are deeply rooted through the influence of the Five-Element or Wu-xing Theory. The five elements are; Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. Each element is associated to all things in nature, such as seasons, foods, colors, emotions, organs, and shapes. Although I have been a student of feng shui for …
image: Shibuya 246 Many years ago when I was a young parent, my son attend a Japanese kindergarten that had an enrollment of 400 students! These children were between the ages of 3 and 6. You’d imagine the place to be utter chaos, but instead, it was full of life, energy and fun! What was …
