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7 Japanese concepts

二兎を追う者は一兎をも得ず translates to — One who chases after two rabbits will not even catch one.

Japanese Academy
And Then You – Greg Laswell

7 Japanese Concepts I learned today:

IKIGAI: Discover your purpose in life. Find something that you love, what you’re good at, and what the world needs, this would lead you to a fulfilling life.

KAIZEN: Focus on small improvements each day rather than trying to do everything at once. This approach leads to lasting success overtime and motivates you to take the next step.

OMOIYARI: Be mindful. A concept of empathy and compassion, where you anticipate and care for others’ feelings and needs, fostering harmony and understanding.

HARA HACHI BU: Stop eating when you’re 80% full, rather than stuffing yourself with food. This mindful approach will increase your energy. This concept is rooted in the idea of balance and self control.

SHINRIN-YOKU: Literally “forest bathing”, emphasizes the therapeutic effects spending time in nature it encourages immersing oneself in the sights, sound and smell of the forest to reduce stress and improve well-being.

WABI-SABI: Appreciation of imperfection. It values simplicity and beauty of the natural cycle of growth and decay often accepting things as they are, rather than seeking to make them flawless.

SHOSHIN: Approach every task with a curiosity and openness of a beginner, as if it is your first time doing it, which encourages ongoing learning and growth without assumptions.

Namaste.

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