From Japan, with Love: Citruses Ripen

Entry #028:

2021 December 2

As we head toward the last new moon of this year, I am looking forward to looking up into the night sky and enjoying the stars. It’s within this darkness that we are able to see these other more subtle lights. Isn’t this the greatest metaphor of life itself? As the days grow colder and I certainly get naturally more quiet, moving less, speaking less, I feel like I have the opportunity to be still with my mind in a way that the great buzz of Summer doesn't necessarily call for. It’s during this time that I don’t design my next move, I simply dim all sounds, and focus my attention on the littles of stars. Like the mikan citrus on my table or the sound of the roasted sweet potato seller passing through the neighborhood. 

♡ momoko

Microseasonal Stars

December 2 - 6

Winter > Early Snow > Citruses Ripen

What’s the juiciest fruit that’s ripened for you this year?