As, at the beginning of 2014, this blog – according to the counter – has
had nearly 10.000 viewings, it is time to look back and to consider why I
wanted to create it in the first place.
It has certainly confirmed that it has been helpful for people to
understand a little more about Ikenobo Ikebana, it has brought some people from
all over the world with the same focus on flowers and beauty, together, and it
has helped me to keep track of what has been achieved in 4-5 years.
I have learned a tremendous and precious amount, but now it is indeed
time to move on and to let go.
I am most grateful to my teacher here in Holland and to the few teachers
in Japan I have had the pleasure to meet. I understand that a system of
teachings can only reach such a respectful age when there is a certain emphasis
on tradition and strict regulations. I also understand why Ikenobo has given
birth to numerous schools of Ikebana. Expression and creativity are innate
qualities in every individual and everyone seeks a path to let these qualities
bloom in his/her own way.
A certain amount of discipline is essential to continue the Ka do, the
path of flowers. Whether I want to find a different school or other means to go
on and not to remain on one spot, is what I want to find out in the future.
I wish all the readers of this blog the best for the New Year.
May it be filled
with sunshine and happiness, creativity and flowers!
