Category: Philosophy of Dad

The Japanese phrase ichigo ichie is often translated as “one time, one meeting.” At its heart, it is a reminder that every moment is unique and unrepeatable. Once it passes, it can never be experienced in exactly the same way again. When I first learned about this idea, I thought of it as a philosophy…

One day, without realizing it, you will pick up your child for the last time. There won’t be a ceremony. No announcement. No countdown clock. One day, you’ll scoop them into your arms after a long day, carry them from the car to the house, or lift them onto your shoulders to see over a…