07/27/2026
An easy way to be in the moment is to remember - Ichigo Ichie.
Inamoto-sensei says this all the time. This meeting or encounter is important, as this moment will not come back again. Sure, there may be other moments, but this exact place, space and time will never be the same again.π
δΈζδΈδΌ (Ichigo Ichie)
δΈ = one
ζ = lifetime, occasion
δΈ = one
δΌ = meeting, encounter
Meaning:
One lifetime, one meeting.
Origin:
The phrase comes from the Japanese tea ceremony, where each gathering is considered a once-in-a-lifetime event. Even if the same people meet again, the moment, the season, the emotions, and the circumstances will never be exactly the same. Ichigo Ichie reminds us to be fully present and appreciate each experience as unique and unrepeatable.
