Quite paradoxically…

IMAGE: Quite paradoxically, people don't always find success pleasant and important. We fight, then fall. In the midst of the despair and anger, our life can be intensely colorful.

Quite paradoxically, people don’t always find success pleasant and important. We fight, then fall. In the midst of the despair and anger, our life can be intensely colorful. – Taro Okamoto [Okamoto Tarō] (1911 – 1996): The Eyes of Taro… More »

There should be two…

IMAGE: There should be two ways in life, the way to make a living and the way to really live on. However, most people only think about how to get their living in this world.

There should be two ways in life, the way to make a living and the way to really live on. However, most people only think about how to get their living in this world. – Taro Okamoto [Okamoto Tarō] (1911… More »

I wonder why people…

IMAGE: I wonder why people are so lethargic and inconsistent. To say that the world is boring means that they who say so are boring.

I wonder why people are so lethargic and inconsistent. To say that the world is boring means that they who say so are boring. – Taro Okamoto [Okamoto Tarō] (1911 – 1996): The Eyes of Taro Okamoto (translation by Okamoto… More »

It is commonly said…

IMAGE: It is commonly said that some people stand at the crossroads in their lives, but that is not accurate. In truth, everyone is always standing at a fork in the path in their life. Should they go this way or that way? They have to choose one way or the other. They lose the way.

It is commonly said that some people stand at the crossroads in their lives, but that is not accurate. In truth, everyone is always standing at a fork in the path in their life. Should they go this way or… More »

Don’t scold children…

IMAGE: Don't scold children, you were children too; don't laugh at old people, you'll be old too.

Don’t scold children, you were children too; don’t laugh at old people, you’ll be old too. (translation by Okamoto Ken [Take Moon OK] (1963 – )) (Image by Stephen Farrugia from Pixabay) (Text-to-Speech by Sound of Text, using the engine… More »

Act like you have…

IMAGE: Act like you have Covid-19, it will help guide your decisions. It won't be easy, but the alternative is worse. Breaking the rules could kill someone close to you. Stay home [Stay at home], stay safe, break the chain, save lives. You are not alone. We will get through this together, but only if we stick together. Be strong and be kind [Be strong but be kind].

Act like you have Covid-19, it will help guide your decisions. It won’t be easy, but the alternative is worse. Breaking the rules could kill someone close to you. Stay home [Stay at home], stay safe, break the chain, save… More »

I look up at the sky…

IMAGE: I look up at the sky as I walk in sadness, / So that the tears will not fall from my eyes. // Remembering those happy spring days, / And I am all alone tonight. //

I look up at the sky as I walk in sadness, / So that the tears will not fall from my eyes. // Remembering those happy spring days, / And I am all alone tonight. // – Sukiyaki (song): Lyrics… More »

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