Here we see the first-class professional Takashi Amano at work, for the first time, demonstrating the entire process of a 2m40cm layout via his youtube channel Aqua Design Amano.
Here’s another partial demo by Amano-san: 180cm aquarium tank with Ryuoh stone and Wabi-kusa / 龍王石と佗び草の180cm水槽. This video captures several phases of plant growth over a period of 7 weeks. Notice the remarkable difference from the initial planting stage to the final ‘display’ stage (especially after trimming as well) and you’ll realise the importance of envisioning the final layout that will eventually grow into place as you set up your tank.
Definitely something everyone should try at home for better living. Nothing new but it’s motivating. The full list of videos can be found here (http://cure.apartmenttherapy.com/2011/fall/) but I’ll just post a few of my favourites that I’ve already been practising for as long as I can remember. Video 13 on ‘decluttering books’ got me into the exact situation with Michan but she’s no where near as forgiving as the host’s wife!
I was truly moved by the narration that came from the elderly man. It was a mix of shame, enlightenment and rediscovery. How did we get so far from the simple pleasures of life that we’ve ended up losing a very big part of it? Our bodies have grown to become empty vessels, only to be filled with endless worries instead of breathing in the joy that surrounds us – the joy that would feed and heal our soul with meaning and fulfilment. We need to make space in our hearts for joy. So that our children may grow up to have even bigger hearts. Because the joy that awaits us in every single existence in this universe is infinite – and not one are alike. When we recognise the significance and vastness of joy, every other flaw in our lives will be trivial. To live is to have joy. To have joy is to appreciate.
