By Kimine Mayuzumi Ichigo ichie (一期一会 ), the Japanese proverb that translates to “one encounter at a (life) time” – is more than just a saying; it’s a philosophy that teaches us to cherish the uniqueness of each and every moment. This principle is especially important in the context of Japanese tea ceremonies, where the procedure is rigid and complicated. However, the true essence of the ceremony lies in focusing on the unique quality…
By Kimine Mayuzumi My relationship with the Passion Planner is as long as my blogging experience. Ever since I decided to launch this blog, Being Lazy and Slowing Down, more than four years ago, I have been using the Planner. I clearly remember when I went to the Blogging School in DC in 2015 and shared a hotel room with two other participants, I was excitedly showing off my very first brand-new Passion Planner to…
By Riyad A. Shahjahan “That ever-elusive more–did you ever notice how more is unattainable moment? More is a trap!” -by Victoria Castle We often hear the phrases: “be productive,” “a productive day,” “I need to be more productive” and/or “s/he is so productive.” The “productive” adjective becomes the single definition of our lives to the extent that a lot of negativity is associated with NOT being productive and “being lazy.” As such, being productive and…
