Thanksw for sharing Ron & Alexandra! Leant something new!

Anything that is Shibumi is noble and fulfilling in a manner that is not shaped exclusively by analytical thought. Simply put, a state of great refinement underlying commonplace appearances.

Good morning, Ron and Alexandra Seigel (A)... I love white birch trees, especially when there are groups of them.... common in New England....

Watching roses bloom is a wonderful thing and I am certain those are going to be so beautiful for you to see.

Two beautiful photos, Alexandra. Both perfectly reflect the concept of shibumi as you explained it. I love birch trees... must be the Russian in me.

I just learned a new concept, thank you. I think the mountains around me display Shibumi. 

And I love those white trunks!

Thanks for your photographs and the lesson.

Take care, be safe and have a great day.

Thanks for introducing me to the concept of shibumi.

Hi Ron and Alexandra Seigel - I appreciated learning this.  I think we can all see Shibumi somewhere.

Good morning Alexandra. Funny you mention spring like weather while the forcast in Chicago is for up to 6 inshes of snow or more. Enjoy your day.

I too like the natural look of the shadows behind your rose bushes Alexandra. Your weather sounds delightful from the very chilly days we are experiencing this week.

It seems too early for rose bushes to start budding but it is amazing what warm weather can do for plants.  We might get snow here tomorrow and Tuesday but definitely rain and only high of 43*. 

Wow A and Ron, leaves on your roses alreay, you are so lucky to be in a warm area.

Nature is pure perfection Ron and Alexandra, thank you for the inspiring post. Wishing you a fantastic week ahead as well!

I love the Japanese language for this reason. What a wonderful word. It fits perfectly. I'm a big fan of plants and trees reflecting on nearby surfaces. Even in our Great Room, I love to see the shadow designs that appear on walls. Temporary art.  

I've never heard that term, "shibumi" before, Alexandra.  I need to add it to my lexicon.  When I think of it, I immediately think of a cave.  The first of mankind used them as their natural shelter!

I had no idea what that term in Japanese meant. Thank you for sharing Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

Hi Ron and Alexandra-I love the word shibumi and the concept it stands for. Tomorrow on our walk, I'll be keeping my eyes open for works of shibumi. 

Ron and Alexandra Seigel - I enjoyed reading your post today. It reminds me of all the places I went whenever I visited my daughter when she lived for four years in Seto, Aichi in Japan. There's a lot to learn and the culture is so fascinating and/or respectful! People who live in Japan take pride in their country. 

Alexandra love the Title now just to be clear Effortless anything does not exist in my book:)Endre

Morning Alexandra.

A rainy week ahead, Wednesday a high of 37º, I think we won't have many blooms in the next few weeks, but we'll see

Hello Alexandra and Ron - long ago, I was introduced in school to the Japanese concept of shibui but I don't recall shibumi.  Thank you for the info and the enlightenment.  

Alexandra I believe that is why  we are good friends we can respect each others point of views even if we are not on the same page, Endre

Our favorite bike race was in Solvang, the Gourmet Century.  My wife new the only way to get me in a bike race was to have gourmet attached to it. We did not practice Shibumi, though.  It was anything, but effortless!

I have experienced these perfect moments in the ordinary around me.  Now I have a name for them.

Good evening Ron and Alexandra Seigel ,

So glad that Kathy Streib featured your post in her "Ah-ha" molments for the week as I missed it. I've never heard that term, "shibumi" before and appreciate the enlightenment!

Hi Ron and Alexandra:

I'd say that shibumi is an apt word for those beautiful birch trees. I loved seeing the white birch (there is a gray variety too) all over New England, especially mixed in with all the pine trees. So nice to also have them here although there are less common.

Jeff

I was not familiar with this term....and yet I've seen so many examples of it many times over.