oubaitori is a japanese idiom written as a combination of kanji characters,
representing four trees that bloom in spring: cherry, plum, apricot and peach.
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i believe this to be true for everyone
from the youngest child
to the most elderly.
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Beautiful idea. Thanks for sharing Beth.
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I loved it too
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😍
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Loved this post and the positivity! Thanks for starting my day off right, Beth!
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there’s still time for us to bloom )
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serendipity ; I plan to put up a post tomorrow on this very topic :)
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wonderful, funny how the universe aligns us all
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it sure is :)
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That makes a lot of sense to me, Beth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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thanks, Pete. it did to me too –
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Reblogged this on beetleypete and commented:
Some nice Japanese wisdom, courtesy of Beth.
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ty –
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What wonderful wisdom this is, Beth.
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I loved it
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Words that promote understanding…
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Right. And patience.
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Beautifully expressed, now to get more understanding out there to the world!
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That’s right-
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Quite a lovely idea
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Yes, I quite
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I’m pretty sure I’m still blooming.
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I am for sure
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This was such a calming and validating post! Thank you for sharing it!
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I think it’s important for people to remember
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Love this!
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I did too!
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Very nice. A poem there.
Sent from my iPhone
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Yes –
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A beautiful sentiment as we watch our children and grandchildren bloom.
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Yes, I love the word and its meaning
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<3
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What a great thought. In the end, all the good and bad things sprout as an idea. Let’s let beautiful trees and flowers sprout.
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yes, yes
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I truly love this!
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it’s so true –
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“They are all perfect.” (Quote from “The Last Samurai”)
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love it
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That’s so true. Blooming happens all across the lifespan. Beautiful post, Beth.
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it never stops
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Indeed!
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Oh, yes!!
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you know to be true -)
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Absolutely!
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