First of all, let me wish you a happy Solstice and Merry Christmas. This week I had experienced several sort of Winter Solstice celebrations. Our yoga tribe did a special “yoga session” with externals introducing […]
Why do Thai Tree Spirits like Red Fanta ?
Some time ago, when the animals were still talking, I lived in Thailand. Ok, it was only 1.5 year ago that I left Thailand for Japan. I was blessed to became a friend of a […]
Vitamin Ginkgo for your November Depression
Some weeks ago I suffered a November depression or Autumn Flu, which happens to many people who live in countries with four seasons, like the Netherlands, Belgium and Japan, when days become darker. Also other friends […]
Is the feminization of tea culture leading to the loss of the zen-spirit?
These are extracts of my bimonthly newsletter I write to friends and family over the whole world. Last week I wrote about tea, because it is really becoming my cup of tea. (Did you see […]
DIY Forest Therapy 森林浴
Living in Nagoya has some benefits. There are a lot of shrine parks, and Japan is also for 70 percent forest. Even I live in the middle of one of the biggest cities in Japan, […]
How the Search for Tree Spirits Started
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
