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冬 Winter
mono no aware. This Japanese term, which literally means ‘pathos of things’, describes the deep emotion that is evoked when we are touched by nature, art or the lives of others with an awareness of their transience. It also refers to the essence of things and our ability to feel that essence.
Marie Kondo • Spark Joy: An Illustrated Guide to the Japanese Art of Tidying
夏 Summer
sick on my journey ,
my dreams go wandering
on this withered field
Matsuo Basho, Death Haiku, 1694
philo-sophic-ally-speaking • Matsuo Bashō’s Death Haiku
This haiku is a deep reflection on the truth of reality, which is by nature transient and fleeting. When we are unable to accept this truth we become distressed. However, recognition of this truth could at least bring a sense of poignancy to all of us human beings, who inevitably experience and witness it. There is even an aesthetic of this
... See morePatricia Donegan • Haiku Mind: 108 Poems to Cultivate Awareness and Open Your Heart
岁月匆忙，人烟滚烫。
久。为什么我的
Frances Hodgson Burnett • The Secret Garden
霜降 (Shuāngjiàng), or “Descent of Frost,” is the 18th solar term in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, and falls on October 23 this year. It is the last solar term for fall and marks the transition to winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The weather turns colder, and frost begins to appear. You can really feel the approach of winter.... See more
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