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the journal of Michael Werneburg

twenty-eight years and a million words

Kobe, 2025.01.04

On this morning, we arrived in Kobe on the over-night ferry from Miyazaki on Kyushu. It was cool but not terribly windy, whereas at 22:00 the night before the ship had been rocking and rolling.

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In dwelling, be close to the land. In meditation, delve deep into the heart. In dealing with others, be gentle and kind. In speech, be true. In work, be competent. In action, be careful of your timing.

—Lao Tsu