Everything we have here and now are made of the Earth.
From the air & wind to plastic bags & cars.
Some may be inherited in the future and some may not,
but everything is "Inochi" - the life force - in Japanese at this moment.
We exist here via the dynamic dance of "Inochi"- the life force.
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Treat everything politely.
Be kind to others.
Be care-full for each step you take.
Say thank you and sorry...
Those are very fundamental teachings of Japanese culture, and I resonate with them a lot.
I believe our ancestors really cared about "Inochi."
I also believe that those foundations are common across cultures and time.
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As we make mistakes, our ancestors make mistakes too.
I mean we really don't know anything without trying, right?
Even with a pure intention, our actions can be harmful in the long term.
So when we find something is not right, we can witness it, sincerely apologize for it, and we can move on! There are always other ways. :)
In this way, we can keep co-creating the beautiful future with our ancestors.
It feels difficult to change the social system drastically, but when we change our ways individually and upgrade our collective consciousness, I believe society naturally forms with it.
Shall we dance with the wild rhythms of the Earth and Cosmos?
Our life, nature, is filled with creativity!
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Each of us has a pure light; it's like a star in the center of "Inochi."
We may call it destiny or purpose.
For me, each star looks different, and it has a similar quality because we all are "Inochi."
The dance between "Inochi" looks profoundly beautiful.
Meteorite hits the Earth, wind travels through the leaves, and lovers kiss...
Dynamic dance of "Inochi."
The new life arises from the complex and eternal dance of "Inochi."
"Inochi" continuously flows from the past to the future.
Everyday is like a life festival.
* May we enjoy the life-dance everyday. May "Inochi" keep shining its light. With love, Kyoko
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