Practice means to perform, over and over again in the face of all obstacles, some act of vision, of faith, of desire. Practice is a means of inviting the perfection desired.

Martha Graham

Japanese culture knows this well. North American culture… less so. Practice takes time, something that feels there’s less and less patience for here. Instant gratification and convenience only provide short-lived satisfaction. Practice is an invitation — not so much perfection (an elusive and fraught idea) — but to genuine fulfillment, another thing in short supply these days.