One time, one meeting

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I recently attended a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and learned about the philosophy of ichi-go ichi-e, which translates as “one time, one meeting.” In a tea ceremony, it names the ritual’s attentiveness to that particular gathering of guests and host and to the unique moment they are sharing. It is a reminder to cherish any encounter with others as…