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SweetPersimmon: Sho Shin, the beginner’s heart
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The art and practice of Chado, Chanoyu and the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Aug 4, 2007. Sho Shin, the beginner’s heart. When I first began to study Chado part of the creed that we would recite is:. As we diligently learn The Way, at the same time,. We will not forget the humble but eager heart of the beginner. How many times have I started some new thing with great enthusisam, but flagged after finding out how much work it was? Posted by Margie Yap. Saturday, August 04, 2007. Labels: art of living. The Danger...
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SweetPersimmon: Do your best
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The art and practice of Chado, Chanoyu and the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Jun 12, 2015. It doesn't matter what the task is, do your best. I recommend this article written years ago " Focus on the Journey. By Tom Peters, author of " In Search of Excellence. Satisfaction can be found even on the most mundane tasks if your mind set is making everyday an adventure in pursuing excellence in everything you do. What is the best way to have a happy fulfilling life? Do your best, everyday. Posted by Margie Yap.
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SweetPersimmon: Living with ambiguity and no right answers
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The art and practice of Chado, Chanoyu and the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Oct 3, 2007. Living with ambiguity and no right answers. This is the point then, that there are no right answers. Or, there may be several right answers, depending on the situation or the guests. What once was a solid foundation suddenly becomes a slippery slope. Where there was surety there is now ambiguity. Isn’t that a lot like relationships, isn’t it a lot like life? Posted by Margie Yap. Wednesday, October 03, 2007. The Essential ...
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SweetPersimmon: Appreciation, a forgotton art
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The art and practice of Chado, Chanoyu and the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Sep 10, 2007. Appreciation, a forgotton art. While the guests at a chaji or tea gathering are appreciative of everything that the host has done, there is a part of the gathering that is set aside specifically for the appreciation of the tea utensils called haiken. During this time, the guests get to examine closely the utensils and the main guest will ask the host about them. Posted by Margie Yap. Monday, September 10, 2007. A short re...
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SweetPersimmon: 10 things I learned at Midorikai
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The art and practice of Chado, Chanoyu and the Japanese Tea Ceremony. May 17, 2015. 10 things I learned at Midorikai. I look back on my time at Midorikai and I thought about what I had learned there. Some of the lessons I learned there have nothing to do with tea and yet they have everything to with tea and life.I am still striving to put these into practice every single day. Be thankful everyday for the life you have. Gratitude, even for your troubles because they help you grow. Learn to let go. Of ...
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SweetPersimmon: Time stands still
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The art and practice of Chado, Chanoyu and the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Jul 2, 2015. I have been reviewing the early entries of this blog, some were written more than eight years ago. I am surprised at how they have held up and the entries are as relevant today as they were when they were written years ago. Please try to stay cool this summer enjoy your holidays and enjoy this cooling image of the tsukubai in the summer. Shoshin, the beginner's heart. How can I cherish this moment? In search of authenticity.
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SweetPersimmon: March 2015
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The art and practice of Chado, Chanoyu and the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Mar 30, 2015. 5 ways to make your temae go better. Before you enter the tea room, take 5 slow deep breaths. Trust your body, don't try to out think it. Look at mistakes as opportunities to learn. Don't forget to breathe during your temae. Remember that making a good bowl of tea is the most important thing. Posted by Margie Yap. Monday, March 30, 2015. Links to this post. Mar 25, 2015. Sensei says. . . My apologies to sensei for any mis...
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SweetPersimmon: January 2015
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The art and practice of Chado, Chanoyu and the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Jan 28, 2015. Some people think that holding on is what makes them strong. Sometimes it is letting go.". I am comforted by this Zen scroll:. Release this and everything will be of itself so". Everything will be of itself so" or What is, is. Looking and accepting what is, rather than being disappointed for what isn't, or what I want it to be. Let it go, let it go. Can't hold it back anymore. Let it go, let it go. Let it go, let it go.
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SweetPersimmon: July 2015
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The art and practice of Chado, Chanoyu and the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Jul 18, 2015. SweetPersimmon Blog has moved. The SweetPersimmon blog will no longer be published here. Please go to the SweePersimmon blog at Issoantea.com website. Please update your bookmarks as I will continue to write the blog as long as I can. You can also explore seasonal notes, a recommended reading list, articles and links to other chado related sites. Posted by Margie Yap. Saturday, July 18, 2015. Links to this post. I have be...
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SweetPersimmon: No trivial acts
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The art and practice of Chado, Chanoyu and the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Sep 13, 2007. Some people would call this mindfulness. When folding your fukusa after your lesson, pay attention to what you are doing. Don’t just throw down you fukusa (purification cloth) in the kitchen. Sit down and fold it properly, then go out and say goodbye to your guests. When picking up and putting down utensils, use two hands. Sit down first, then open the door. Posted by Margie Yap. Thursday, September 13, 2007. A short read...