As humans, we’ve always been told to cherish the moment because life is fleeting. We do our best to cling to moments - snapping photos, encasing flowers in resin—and even the painters of eras gone by were all trying to do the same thing: hold on. Time flows, stopping for no one, so how can we make the most of it?
During March and April, Japan’s cherry blossoms peak, known as the sakura season. The soft pink and white flowers blooming are definitely a feast for the eyes. In the midst of this, there is a Japanese custom called hanami, it’s when people gather underneath the trees with friends and family to marvel at the flowers, have picnics, and enjoy and reflect on the fleeting nature of life. Hanami teaches us to savor every moment, enjoy our time with our loved ones, and give respect to our temporary existence. Doing so helps us humbly acknowledge the role we play in the grand cycle of life and makes the moment we have here on Earth matter.
In our ever-busy work, we so often get lost in the everyday, either through necessity or habit. Much like the Japanese tradition of hanami teaches us, we hope you can take time out of your days to relish the moment and celebrate. As the world around us begins to blossom again, may we all continue to embrace the wonder of momentary beauty. After all, doesn’t impermanence make life much more special?
-Dee & Vee
