By Kimine Mayuzumi Ichigo Ichie (一期一会), a Japanese proverb, is a concept that I often share with my readers and audience. Translated as “one encounter, one lifetime,” it encapsulates the idea that each meeting is unique and exists in its own space and time — an irreplaceable moment. Embedded in the Japanese tea ceremony, this concept encourages us to treat the unique quality of each experience as a precious treasure. There was a moment last…
By Kimine Mayuzumi In the journey of life, we often stumble upon precious gems that shape our perspectives and guide us through the stormy landscapes. Today, I’d like to share with you one such gem. It’s a simple stone with a profound message, and the story behind it. It’s my hope that this message will resonate with those of you facing tough times and provide a source of inspiration, as it did for me. The…
By Kimine Mayuzumi In a world that seems to revolve around deadlines and outcomes, I’ve found myself immersed in enlightening dialogues with clients about the power of planning. One question, in particular, lingers in my mind: “How do you navigate planning when it tends to make you become outcome-oriented?” Echoing the ethos of our “Be mindful, Trust the process, Let go of outcomes” philosophy, this query on planning is especially relevant in today’s fast-paced world,…
By Beronda L. Montgomery I have a vision for the work I can do, want to do, and believe the world needs me to do. I have actively crafted my “day job” into more and more of “the dream” every chance and opportunity that I get. I’ve even developed a way to measure the impact of my work, which I call my B-Index. However, at the moment, this vision is not fully realized in my…
By Kimine Mayuzumi The year 2015 marked a pivotal moment in my life. That is when I made the courageous decision to pursue my passion for blogging instead of following the traditional academic path. I remember the anticipation and excitement I felt as I boarded a plane to attend a three-day blogging event in Washington D.C., where I would meet inspiring women of color who shared my dream. Just the other day, as I flipped…
