Shokunin and Devotion

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April 19, 2022 a project of ServiceSpace One who is obedient to nature receives the blessings of nature. - Soetsu Yanagi - Shokunin and Devotion "The Japanese word shokunin is often translated as 'artisan' in English. Although it isn't incorrect by definition, the translation seems to lose the spirit of what a shokunin does," says Sachiko Matsuyama, "I have never been interested in simply defining what a shokunin is. I believe the complexity of the shokunin spirit exists beyond the confines of an occupation. By drawing boundaries and defining who qualifies as a shokunin, we may be limiting our understanding of the ways in which such spirit is manifested in this world." In collaboration with 5 other shokunin, Matsuyama attempts to distill some of the unique elements of a shokunin's inner and outer life that manifest through their work. Discover those elements here. { read more } Be The Change Check out this BBC article on the future of Japanese artisans. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Big Picture Competition: Celebrating Earth's Diversity Translating Meaning Into Life: A Taoist Parable Advice from 100-Year-Olds On the Road with Thomas Merton 2021: Resources for the Journey Words Can Change Your Brain 5 Poems to Celebrate National Poetry Month 9 Rules for the Woke Birdwatcher DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 242,277 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More