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@mickpic.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 3:25 PM

#dailyhaikuprompt
#equinox

We know the balance
Our lives depended on it
When to sow and reap.

#MickPic #JapaneseGardens
#Nagomi (和み)

IThe image shows the Flat Garden (Karesansui) at the Portland Japanese Garden in Oregon, beautifully framed by vibrant autumn foliage including a prominent Japanese maple with brilliant red leaves.Location: 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Features: The raked white gravel represents a stream or sea, while the mossy island formations symbolize longevity and enlightenment. Peak autumn colors typically appear mid-to-late October.
The Japanese concept of balance, calm, and emotional well-being is called Nagomi (和み), which translates to a state of comfort, peace, and harmonious equilibrium. Another related concept is Chowa (調和), which specifically means the active search for harmony and balance in life's different directions.

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