Someone told me “it’s hopeless” when I wanted hope. Here’s why I’m grateful.“I’ve wasted all these years looking for something, a sort of trophy I’d get only if I really, really did enough to deserve it. But I don’t…Sep 21, 2022Sep 21, 2022
How To Handle Not Getting What You WantedDo you like having plans mapped out for your day?Sep 7, 20221Sep 7, 20221
How To Make a Good Day InevitableToday, I received an email that asked, “What does your good day feel like, and what can you do to create it intentionally?”Aug 29, 2022Aug 29, 2022
beauty is in the trash you refuse to transformThere’s a Japanese term called zanpan. It translates to leftovers, or alternately, garbage or junk.Aug 28, 2022Aug 28, 2022
10 Pieces of Wisdom I Want to Pass On to My Children (And Their Children)I woke up to one of those texts this morning. A jarring reminder of how death can come for anyone at any time.Aug 27, 20221Aug 27, 20221
When Being Productive Just Isn’t Worth ItOnce I summered at a cabin with a private beach on Lopez Island. My then in-laws had bought a week at this vacation home at a charity…Aug 26, 2022Aug 26, 2022
Do You Own Your Imperfections?“Where’s the paper?” I asked my mother one Sunday. It was around 11 a.m. Back then, I was a college dorm dweller, and The Seattle Times was…Aug 25, 2022Aug 25, 2022
What To Do When You’ve Made a Costly MistakeOnce upon a time, I moved to New York City. I felt homesick for a place I’d never been before and just knew I’d find a clue (if not a cure)…Aug 24, 2022Aug 24, 2022
In Praise of Beginner’s LuckThere are two types of people who do things differently than most people. Those who lean into doing differently with swagger and those who…Aug 23, 2022Aug 23, 2022
The Gift of Belonging NowhereHi, I’m Rumi Tsuchihashi. It’s wonderful to meet you here on Medium.Aug 22, 20222Aug 22, 20222
