Solace
My present job is my fourth this year. Been there since May. I like the place since it's just near an old Shinto shrine with a pond full of gold fish of various hues and big black group of fish. I find the place rejuvenating esp after work. There is that feeling of peace, solitude, abundance in nature, of trees, cones, and birds. It's the place where I can pray shutting my eyes. One thing which I can't do in my home country. For the moment you pray and close your eyes inside the churches, chances are, your purse would "leave" your bag. I just notice that there are plenty of trees in shrines. Almost always when you see a mini forest, there's a shrine in it. While in my home country, if you see a church esp Catholic church, there are always tiny huts selling a variety of goods resembling a market place. What a sad place of worship has become of the churches of my youth! Hoping I'd stay longer here if only for that nook of solace! Happy weekend everyone!
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An old boyfriend of mine used to stay and work in Tokyo for many years and the stories that he told me were astounding. Mostly good stories. He had a hard time adjusting to life here after spending many years abroad, mainly UK and Japan.
Have a fabulous weekend, Tatami