konnichiwa
The world is yours to discover
Welcome another day. The path to achievement is “to start with what you can do” Try to find out what you can do towards challenges in your own situation. this will pave the way for achievement.
Oyashikiri
The world is yours to discover
Welcome another day. The path to achievement is “to start with what you can do” Try to find out what you can do towards challenges in your own situation. this will pave the way for achievement.
Oyashikiri


From the Destination Guide

Peng Lai is a fairyland above the clouds, where you can see ancient Chinese art, culture, architecture, furniture, paintings, and decorations. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery and music.
I started my day with a journey inworld (Second Life) where I could take in the ancient wonder of old China, and do my meditation in the clouds.
Live expressing your own unique self in your day to day life.
We each are given our own duties and roles in life. Take the time to find what makes you unique, and you will be able to live your life expressing your own individual beauty.
Oyashikiri
Be in harmony with those who are closest to you.
Work to cultivate positive and strong relationships with your family and with the people you work with. Getting along with those who are closest to you is the key to happiness.
Oyashikiri
Find your haven of peace… C A L M
Follow your heart while also thinking about the happiness of others.
Always be true to yourself in your words and actions. Strive to make others happy with a sincere heart.
Oyahsikiri
PL Precept #1 Life is Art
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You may think you are standing still. However, the world will continue to live and grow around you. And whether you realize it or not, your body will age with each passing day.
Let yourself blooml
Concentrate on what is important, today.
If you find yourself overwhelmed… stop.. take a moment, close your eyes. take a deep breath, hold it… allow your mouth to relax into that beautiful smile you have. Now slowly open your eyes and begin again… You can do it!
PL Precept # 1 Life is Art…
Oyashikiri
Always have presence of mind
If you overexert yourself, you will be easily swayed by emotion. Always put the best Makoto with presence of mind.
Oyashikiri
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Photo. Nick V.





Season’s come and go.. yesterday the rose garden got pruned, while we* are snow bound some parts of the world are experiencing a different environment.
Multitasking reduces your joy by half
When doing something, give it your all. There is joy in everything.
Oyashikiri
pruning yesterday, roses from last season
*here in Canada







Back road to simplicity and charm. Best of all… no snow.
I remember many years back, living in BC, we took a trip into the mountains… my husband at the time was an avid outdoors person. He had booked a rustic weekend,, the overnight was in a log cabin such as the one shown above, only it was in some remote location and totally a surprise to me… we required our own linen, the stove to cook on was wood, and the loo was a walk into the woods to an outhouse. Those of you who have known me for a long time .. know what my reaction would have been. The activity of the day, was fishing on a crystal clear lake from a row boat. the dog loved it.
Live today filled with enthusiasm
Life is an accumulation of the efforts you make, day by day. Live keeping in mind that “today” only comes once and live your precious life to the fullest.
Oyashikiri
Time and our past make up the pieces of who we are today. Today I would rejoice at reliving that moment in time. I squandered that opportunity,
It is Thursday, this is the link to Dan Antion’s site and the Thursday Doors weekly feature the weekly challenge for people who love loves and architecture. https://nofacilities.com/2025/02/20/riding-around/
Pictures were taken in rural Ontario back in early 2020