Wednesday 3 July 2024

生き甲斐


When it comes to living a purposeful life I subscribe to Ikigai (translated from the Japanese  生き甲斐 as 'A reason for being'). One of its 10 doctrines, 'Surround yourself with good friends', has always been a constant in my life. Several of those friends were in Newcastle last week. And one of them very kindly painted me this beautiful handmade card. Thank you, C. I was struggling to put into words how I felt when you gave it to me (most unlike me I know!). But please know that I love it (I did tell you that much), and every time I look at it I know it will bring me joy. Thank you so much x.
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Robohands - Ikigai (2021)


6 comments:

  1. C has captured your magnificent plumage beautifully.

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  2. Thank *you* John! x It was my absolute pleasure, had so much fun making them. I like the sound of Ikigai - and the doctrine you mention was so evident in Newcastle, feel very blessed to be a part of it.

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    1. You could definitely feel the love in the room...

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  3. I love my bird too and the wording was just perfect and so clever.

    As for the Japanese doctrine I would totally agree with that too - always happy when surrounded by good friends and in Newcastle it felt just like that.

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    1. Roll on BC25, he said not really wishing his life away...

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