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Imagine this: A tranquil Zen garden, with carefully raked sand and smooth stones, delicate placed by hand. Every element added with purpose, creating harmony and balance. This ZOX is inspired by these Zen gardens, and carries with it a reminder that is both profound and close to my heart: Life is short, so let's make every moment count.
In Japanese culture, there's an incredible term I learned - Ichi-go ichi-e (一期一会). It's a concept that often gets translated as “once in a lifetime” or “treasure every encounter, for it will never recur.”
My goodness that's good. It’s about being present in the here and now, and cherishing each moment because it will never happen again.
Just like in a Zen garden, where every stroke of the rake is done with exacting specificity, and each rock is arranged with purpose and care, I think this term, Ichi-go ichi-e, encourages us to shape each moment of our lives with intention, as they will never be seen again.
I don't know about you but even as I sit here writing this, I'm thinking about the minutes of my day I could use better. More time with my wife and kids, more time in the wilderness, exploring without worrying about tomorrow.
I think we all have a bad habit of being okay with postponing things. We delay our happiness, and sometimes we even take the present moment for granted, thinking there will always be more time. But life is an assortment of fleeting moments, and the present is the only one we truly have.
This beautiful design features elements reminiscent of a peaceful Zen garden. Raked lines of black and white sand, symbolizing the waves of time, and rocks symbolizing the grounding force in our life meant to guide the way. To make it, we made our own Zen Garden here in the office and photographed it. The beauty is that this design is long-form as well, meaning the portion you'll discover is unique to you, something I really think makes this message even more powerful.
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Every wristband made is a limited edition work of art for your wrists. ZOX are reversible with a design on one side and a positive message on the inside. Every ZOX is individually laser cut with a serial number to ensure authenticity.