When I was developing my monthly themes, this month struck me as the time of the cherry blossom. In Japan the brief weeks of the cherry blossom are greatly celebrated. There’s a connection between this natural phenomenon and the reality of transience. It’s the brevity of duration of the blossom which is celebrated.
There’s something about this idea which makes the present even more special. And so we can think about life. The few years we spend here are all the more special for their brevity.
This year, after the earthquake, tsunami, and still unfolding nuclear chaos, transience assumes an even greater poignancy in Japan, and, so, for me, too.
Yet whilst there is undoubted sadness in loss, this transience is something that deepens my gratitude for Life, and for the present.
Heroes Not Zombies 
A beautiful reflection Bob thanks.
The Japanese people will need our on going love.
Like Mother Teresa said` Life is a beauty,enjoy it.’
The cherry blossom/transience theme is one I’ve also written about, as it has some personal resonance.
Nice reflection.
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