February 04, 2023
A careful lifestyle that makes use of the calendar
Today is the beginning of spring. The cold is gradually easing up, and we can feel the breath of spring. My theme for this year is to live a life that respects the calendar. I'm spending the quarter from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox as a period to rest as much as possible, but after the beginning of spring, I would like to start doing some farm work little by little.
The calendar that connects us to history
Since becoming an organic farmer, I have become more conscious of my connection with nature, the 8 million gods of each place, my ancestors, and the movement of celestial bodies. I feel that humans are not separate beings, but are greatly influenced by nature, our ancestors, and the movement of celestial bodies. This year's theme is "Calendar," and I would like to explore how to create a lunisolar calendar that is optimized for me.
Yesterday was Setsubun . The winter doyo period is over and it is finally the beginning of spring. At our house, my wife made ehomaki and we all ate it together as a family. Of course, it was made using the rice I helped her grow last year and the vegetables we grow in the field. My wife is usually quiet and modest, but on special occasions she gets enthusiastic and works hard at cooking to please everyone. I am grateful to my wife for teaching me, an impatient and careless person, the beauty of living a careful life and for putting it into practice.
Practicing minimalism <br>I have been practicing minimalism for several years now. I only own what I wear in a year, and I have very few possessions, excluding those from work. I gave my work room to my children, and now I only have one backpack, one computer, and company documents and books. Compared to my previous life, I now have surprisingly few possessions.
It's difficult to practice minimalism in our household with four growing children, but my eldest daughter sometimes says "Danshari" and throws away things she no longer needs. We have a 12LDK villa in Nara, but we usually live in a small 3DK apartment, with the four of us sleeping on two futons. The futons are warm when you have small children.
Mindful living that makes use of the calendar <br>By minimizing our lifestyle, we have been able to enjoy the richness of living in accordance with the calendar. This year, I would like to introduce on this blog ways to enjoy life according to the seasons so that we can incorporate more of the richness of the calendar, which has been preserved and passed down by our ancestors since ancient times, into our lives.
The calendar that connects us to history
Since becoming an organic farmer, I have become more conscious of my connection with nature, the 8 million gods of each place, my ancestors, and the movement of celestial bodies. I feel that humans are not separate beings, but are greatly influenced by nature, our ancestors, and the movement of celestial bodies. This year's theme is "Calendar," and I would like to explore how to create a lunisolar calendar that is optimized for me.
Yesterday was Setsubun . The winter doyo period is over and it is finally the beginning of spring. At our house, my wife made ehomaki and we all ate it together as a family. Of course, it was made using the rice I helped her grow last year and the vegetables we grow in the field. My wife is usually quiet and modest, but on special occasions she gets enthusiastic and works hard at cooking to please everyone. I am grateful to my wife for teaching me, an impatient and careless person, the beauty of living a careful life and for putting it into practice.
Practicing minimalism <br>I have been practicing minimalism for several years now. I only own what I wear in a year, and I have very few possessions, excluding those from work. I gave my work room to my children, and now I only have one backpack, one computer, and company documents and books. Compared to my previous life, I now have surprisingly few possessions.
It's difficult to practice minimalism in our household with four growing children, but my eldest daughter sometimes says "Danshari" and throws away things she no longer needs. We have a 12LDK villa in Nara, but we usually live in a small 3DK apartment, with the four of us sleeping on two futons. The futons are warm when you have small children.
Mindful living that makes use of the calendar <br>By minimizing our lifestyle, we have been able to enjoy the richness of living in accordance with the calendar. This year, I would like to introduce on this blog ways to enjoy life according to the seasons so that we can incorporate more of the richness of the calendar, which has been preserved and passed down by our ancestors since ancient times, into our lives.
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