Trying to be Better

17 Aphorisms

1. Jingu-Dori Park

Silence is a basic human right: 
that of contemplation without distraction

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2. Hiroo East Park

It is in no way simplistic 
to be genuinely optimistic.

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3. Yoyogi-Hachiman

Our idiosyncrasies are just routines
that succinctly define who we are:
unless we allow others to observe,
or worse still, broadcast them

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4. Ebisu Park

Anger comes from outside,
but is stoked from inside.
Keep contact with only those 
things that bring you happiness

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5. Nabeshima Shoto Park

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Reflect upon where you were, and who 
you were, exactly half a lifetime ago

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6. Sasazuka Greenway

Vitriol is the fuel which feeds the 
chain reaction of hopelessness.
Our tanks are filled full of it every day
by our very own hands

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7. Nishihara Itchome Park

Just because our ideas are positive
does not mean they should be
any less positively received

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8. Ebisu Station West Exit

Once you have broadened your horizons,
it’s time to bring the ones which give you 
the simplest pleasures into focus.

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9. Nanago Dori Park

In the repetitive task we
find a solace which frees
our creativity and humanity

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10. Higashi Sanchome

We are only bored because
we have stopped really looking

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11. Jingumae

Would you rather
experience or youth?

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12. Urasando

The less we have
the more likely it will
be put to good use

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13. Yoyogi Fukamachi Mini Park

Repeat at least one thing 
everyday to centre every day

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14. Ebisu East Park

Whenever you shout,
I instinctively reach to turn
you down
or off

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15. Nishisando

Mono no aware,
the universal gift of solace.

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16. Hatagaya

There is no need to fear change
once you know you do not need to.

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17. Haru-no-Ogawa Community Park

To cry and to laugh at the same time.
Why do we think we need to 
singularly experience our emotions?

Photo: Seville, Andalucia, Spain. 2024. Nikon d750