Hello, All,
Another day has gone by in the beautiful and busy Tokyo. I keep thinking about the first day that I had here and think of where I am today. It is so crazy to think that it has been almost an entire month.
I hope that everything is going well in the States. I miss you all so much. I really regret not being around for end of year celebrations, graduations, and kick-off events to the summer. I feel bad for not being there for everyone. But I also know this is something that I had to do. And I know that everyone understands.
Class are in full swing now. Only meeting once a week is a little bit different than what I am used to, but we are most definitely using the time we have to the fullest. I am really enjoying my Japanese course and feel that I am learning a lot. I am really glad that I have this over the summer and then I jump right back into it in August. It is still crazy to think that I will only have one more semester while at Hope College.
Besides classes, everything is so wonderful. I am walking EVERYWHERE, which I love. I forgot how nice it is to walk. And think. And take time to appreciate my surroundings. The trains are interesting. Shopping is always a new adventure. I am always gawked at. I feel so awkward being big here. I have been asked to be on a basketball team AND a volleyball team. The students that asked me said that I looked stronger than anyone on the other teams. Valid reason for picking me I guess; "Big, strong, American". Now, my skill level is up for debate.
The Guest House
This begin human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
Life is beautiful. Everything happens for a reason. Even the pain. The sorrow. The joy.
Love and Peace from Tokyo,
Seth
This begin human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
Life is beautiful. Everything happens for a reason. Even the pain. The sorrow. The joy.
Love and Peace from Tokyo,
Seth
2 comments:
RUMI! YES!
Who sent it?!
I miss you. It sounds like life is good there.
Love,
Arin
Darcy did! :-)
Miss you, Arin!!!!
Can't wait to sip on martinis next year with you.
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