‘Shibui’ yourself …before it’s too late! 

What is your ‘manifest’ of TODAY? How do you reduce your selfishness? Do you embrace the simplicity? Ok, send me the list of your daily desires.

So many???
Ouch!
That’s where the problem lies. 

“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction.” E.F. Schumacher

As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler too. Our Universe is a living example of simplicity. It is “pleased” with simplicity (as Newton once said). And the Universe isn’t a dummy…

Follow the Universe and ‘SHIBUI’ yourself! 

‘Shibui’ is a term used in Japan – means ‘a subtle and unobtrusive beauty’. A person, performance or an object can be considered shibui. 

QUALITIES: simple, silent, subtle and unobtrusive.

Anyone can ‘think’ or ‘be’ shibui. Because each of us is BORN, not MADE.
It is an approach to life, an attitude that notices and values the beauty in everyday. The simple truth is – as part of nature – our lives are enhanced when we connect with it.

Here are some suggestions on how to shibui yourslef…before it is too late:

• recognise and disregard unnecessary distractions
• remove all excess (clutter) from your surroundings
• walk more often – let this be your preferred form of transport
• echo the seasons in everything
• take quiet time alone, everyday, no matter how busy you are
• create, for the pure enjoyment of the process

At the end I’d like to throw your way 2 more wisdoms. 

#1 What your fundamental problem is?
You have become bloody serious about your life.
Lose the grip and life will happen to you… 

#2 Life without filter.
There’s a constant pressure to post/write/tell how happy you are = to show the outside. But nothing (and nobody) is ‘perfect’ under the sun. Appreciate the unfiltered joy and try to find the beauty and charm inside of REAL YOU.

“The world abounds with different aspects of beauty. The lovely, the powerful, the gay, the smart – all belong to the beautiful. Each person, according to his disposition and environment, will feel a special affinity to one or another aspect. But when his taste grows more refined, he will necessarily arrive at a beauty which is shibui. Many a term serves to denote the secret of beauty, but this is the final word.” Yanagi Soetsu

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On the personal level…I’m still blogging, but in the ‘relaxing mode’.
Also I’m starting my study in October –  ‘Cognitive and Motivational Coach’. Yo!

What is it? Cognitive coaching/psychology focuses on the way people process information. In other words, it is interested in what is happening within our minds:

• How do we receive information about the outside world?
• How do we process information?
• How do we solve problems?
• How does a breakdown in our perceptions cause errors in our thinking?
• How do errors in our thinking lead to emotional up-down or negative behavior?

Also I’m starting 3 different courses: 

• Qigong course each Sunday, part 1 (because I’m planning to be a QIGONG teacher in the soon-soon-sooooon-future). I have to go through the basic level first. 
• Spanish language, part 1
• Japanese for beginners

I wanted to go to Italian course, but it was full booked lol 

My dog Daisy (french bulldog, 9yo) is feeling ok. Hopefully, the new ultra sound session won’t show any serious changes in her lungs or other organs (2 October we are going to Strömsholm’s Animal Clinic; near the palace – Stromsholm’s Palace)
Sky (shih tzu, 3 yo) is still Kick Ass!

The last news: I’m still working with the second draft of my book.

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OBS! If I’m not blogging – I’m probably chilling. Understand, that Ray is a VERY LAZY person. Or maybe a non-action person…Yeah, I think it’s the right word to describe myself. Non-action is turning thoughts into things or deeds. Non-action is the process of creation, it gives you peace, joy and purpose lol

I know, I know, it sounds silly. But go ask Lao… he agrees with me. 

Laziness is a state of apathy and purposeless. Life force ceases to flow. It is a living-dead feeling. People are usually unhappy and lacks the energy. 

So yep, here I am – NON-ACTION, SHIBU-ing Human Being!
And who are you?

I used info from Donna Canning’s article.
Next post – #coolprompts