Whatever it is you do in life, having a single-minded purpose will help you to accomplish the things you want. Those who accomplished so much in their lives are known to have a single-minded purpose. The task ahead won’t be easy. Just like a samurai, you will be facing battles every day. You will be tested, but your single-mindedness will be your

The Four Principles of Cha-no-yu Tea master Sen No Rikyu left behind four tea principles that represent the spirit, foundation and philosophy of the tea ceremony. It is known as wa, kei, sei, and jaku or harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. ● Wa (harmony) — An ideal nature of interaction between the guest and the host or any people in life.

All that matters is having a single minded purpose (ichinen), in the here and now. Life is an ongoing succession of ‘one will’ at a time, each and every moment.

As we get older, our interest changes. Our curiosity and ideas shift from one topic to another.

To identify your ikigai, ask yourself these four questions: ● What do you love? ● What are you good at? ● What does the world need right now? ● What can you get paid for?

During the pandemic, I’m sure that you must have tried out other things. You may suck at it during your first try but that’s okay. By taking the action and not being stagnant gives you energy because you are feeding your curiosity. Remember, not everyone has the will to act. Once you enter the state of flow, you become more alive and get in touch

secrets to a long life during his interview with journalist Judit Kawaguchi. Some of his guidelines for living are: ● Don’t retire. And if you must, retire much later than 65. ● Energy comes from feeling good, not from eating well or sleeping a lot. ● Don’t be overweight. ● Take the stairs. ● Have fun. ● Having fun is the best way to forget about

Most of us are doing the things we are told to do not because we want to do them. We do it because of social pressure from the internet, family and friends. Then, we become slaves to their expectations. It is tough to live a life when you don’t love what you’re doing.

Wabi-sabi differs from one individual to another but the common thing about wabi-sabi is that: ● It is a state of the heart. ● It lies in the nature of life itself. ● It is an acceptance and appreciation of the incompleteness and imperfections of our universe. ● It teaches perspective. ● It implies stillness. ● It is living in simplicity, slow and