Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Honne and tatemae

From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honne_and_tatemae

Honne and tatemae are Japanese words that describe recognized social phenomena.

Honne (本音) refers to a person's true feelings and desires. These may be contrary to what is expected by society or what is required according to one's position and circumstances, and they are often kept hidden, except with one's closest friends.

Tatemae (建前), literally "façade," is the behavior and opinions one displays in public. Tatemae is what is expected by society and required according to one's position and circumstances, and these may or may not match one's honne.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Beginner's Mind

We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.
-T.S. Eliot