hamachi's tale
Why are logistics important?
migration
yellowtail shimmer
inside a plastic net
…
in every business
understanding the logistics
of importing and exporting
plays an integral part
in deciding which products
hold greatest value
to local and global customers
2021 interlude
What do you do when your environment changes?
blinking red dots
recording interludes
answering machine
…
even though we have spent
months ruminating
inside a global pandemic
where the end appears nowhere in sight
we must transition
into our new reality
with faith and patience
finding the seam
What family traditions do you cherish?
dancing turtle shells
along the crashing waves
cotton yukata
…
what happens when we remove
the threads holding together
two or more layers
of age-old traditions
before we consider
how our actions may separate
fabric, families, and futures?
a day in the life
Who’s work do you admire?
the steam lines
of the southern bowl
shoyu ramen
…
entices curious crowds
to tune in and view
the life happenings
for people of interest
without realizing
the most interesting individuals
are in tune with their principles & passions
recognizing beauty
What influences your perspective?
spring cleaning
vinyl collection set
under dust and cloth
…
by processing our surroundings
maybe it would be worth our attention
to stop blaming current conditions
for factors outside our control
and instead creating
peace and happiness
within our own environment
micros to macros
What haven’t you fully embraced?
grocery coupons
barcodes queuing up
with extra products
…
hold a common misconception
trusting the process
to celebrate little wins
in achieving the larger picture
isn’t for proving our point
but uniting our experiences
for embracing what is happening
it takes time
What ages well with time?
red wine
a pair of legs
streaking home
…
to realize our siblings intentions
where their words
may have been received
with little or no appreciation
hopefully as we grow older
these conversations
carry new meaning
leave down the drawbridge
When was the last time you had a heart to heart conversation?
stem vibrations
treehoppers compose
springtime music
…
for candid conversations
ishindenshin 以心伝心
or heart to hearts
demonstrates our capacity
to empathize, embolden, and empower
others and ourselves
against any attack
potential for expansion
How do you gain back someone’s trust?
herd of yak
trailing familiar land
with different eyes
…
beyond analyzing
political, socio-economic, & technologic
environmental factors
perhaps it makes more sense
to value developing
transcendent experiences
for deserving candidates
if we be worthy
How do you battle imposter syndrome?
kitchen sink
a brass symphony
awaiting direction
…
shall possess the power
to accept our efforts
without doubting our abilities
when encountering
people’s praises
for our accomplishments
in any way, shape or form
playing telephone
How do you think other’s view you?
ten year reunion
talking for hours to a
laptop camera
…
when the original message
is initially heard
we are often left with
choosing between
retelling the story
or considering…
making something up
comeback stories
How do you stay poised under pressure?
garage sale
dry succulents burn
under the sun
…
aim to inspire
and ignite a fire
to catch the attention
of the audience
whatever the outcome
we respect and congratulate
effort, humility, and self-efficacy
stumbling upon
What hobbies were passed down to you?
sunkissed arms
stepping on the plate
for batting practice
…
pastimes brings back
memories of youth
frequently fleeting
yet surprisingly timeless
as the act of passing on
our hobbies to the next generation
is enjoyment in and of itself
resonates with
What recently released music resonates with you?
motorbike rides
natural frequency
switching lanes
…
attaching special meaning
to an idea or information
positions people
to reasonably believe
in the vast open sea
where fish roam free
we swim towards who we strive to be
developing discipline
Why is it difficult to stick to a routine?
ice cream truck
nostalgia whistling
to children’s ears
…
when struggling to complete
a personal mission
we might create routines
to act as mental checklists
for ourselves to release stress
commit to change
and gain trust
off the menu
How do you adapt and overcome challenges?
easterly wind chill
entering the mall
business closure signs
…
might mean products or services
fail to capture the market
or signify changing
customer tastes
beyond analyzing the numbers
we may wish to reexamine
why we did what we did and how we did it
ripe to spoiled
Why do we procrastinate?
ripe green bananas
atop refrigerator
away from children
…
nobody is ever truly ready
when we start new projects
with the goal of creating value
for our audiences
consider taking the first step
and learning along the way
over waiting until things spoil
form embraces
When do you practice functional movements?
giant cardboard box
mysteriously contains
internal inserts
…
functional movements
such as sitting on the floor
picking up groceries
to even reaching for our phones
constant repetition promotes
the same behaviors
that regularly go unnoticed
moving markers
What units of measurement motivate you?
flat feet and heels
inches to centimeters
height aspirations
…
upon reaching a milestone
we are momentarily filled with joy
from completing our goal
to only realize our goal
set a new marker for ourselves
to pursue when we should
take gratitude in our journey
where comfort happens
What practices give you solace?
evening ritual
opening entertainment
netflix marathon
…
isn’t always found drinking wine
taking a warm bath
enjoying scented candles and lighting
before going to bed
finding comfort is the practice
of understanding yourself
and what you value