🕯️ The Quote
Living itself is already a miracle.
— Shuntaro Tanikawa
🕊️ About the Author
Shuntaro Tanikawa (1931–2024)
was one of Japan’s most beloved poets, known for his gentle language, philosophical depth, and ability to express profound truths through simple words.
In addition to his original poetry, he was also widely recognized for his translations of international literature and picture books.
For example, his Japanese translation of Mother Goose introduced the rhythm and imagination of English nursery rhymes to many readers in Japan.
His poetry often explores life, existence, and the quiet beauty of everyday moments.
Rather than dramatic expressions, his work speaks softly — inviting the reader to notice the miracle already present in ordinary life.
💭 Reflection
In a fast-moving world, we often search for something special to feel happiness.
Yet this simple line reminds us of something deeper.
To breathe, to wake, to notice the light,
to feel the changing seasons —
these quiet experiences are already part of a miracle.
Perhaps happiness is not something far away,
but something gently unfolding within the life we are already living.
✨ In Practice
As the season slowly shifts toward spring,
you might pause for a moment and ask:
・What quiet miracles are already present in my daily life?
・What small moments have I overlooked today?
Sometimes, the most meaningful changes do not arrive loudly.
They appear softly — like light, like wind, like the first signs of a new season.
📸 Image
📷 Portrait of Shuntaro Tanikawa in his younger years
Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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