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February 12, 2024Welcome to Day 1 of Waka Wisdom!
This is the first of 21 emails you will receive over 21 days.
Your Daily Immersion Includes:
- Daily Waka Webpage: Access a dedicated webpage link for each day’s featured waka poem.
- Contemplative Questions: Engage with thought-provoking questions designed to enrich your recitation and understanding of the poem.
- Waka and Reiki: Explore a section delving into the historical intertwining of waka poetry with Reiki practices, enhancing your appreciation of their connection.
- Meiji Shrine Omikuji: Experience an Omikuji (oracle) from the Meiji Shrine, accompanied by the Japanese version of the day’s poem for a culturally immersive experience.
- Guided Meditation Video by Bronwen: Begin each session with a link to a YouTube video where Bronwen guides you into a meditative state and leads you in reciting the waka poem of the day.
Here is your link to the Day 1 Waka Wisdom webpage.
Day 1: Enter the Land Where Language Brings Bliss
Today you step into Japan’s ancient understanding that words carry mystical power—so much so that Japan was once called “the land where the mysterious workings of language bring bliss.” You’ll experience a poem by Emperor Meiji that was actually included in early Reiki manuals for meditation, connecting you directly to the spiritual practices of Usui’s era. As you contemplate today’s verse about expanding your soul to match the vastness of a clear blue sky, you’ll encounter kokoro—the uniquely Japanese concept that beautifully blends heart and mind into one unified awareness.
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If you would like to connect with other Waka Wisdom participants, you can do so on the forum here.
