“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” — C.G. Jung
We get clues about our unconscious programming if we watch our reactions, responses, feelings and thoughts about other people and events. Ask yourself: How do I judge or stereotype people? What pushes my buttons? What makes me angry or fearful or sad?
The outer incidents that trigger these reactions in me simply MIRROR my own nature. If (more…)
Our greatest tool for changing the world is our capacity to change our mind about the world….
Since all minds are connected, then the correction of anyone’s perception is on some level a healing of the entire racial mind. The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world. Angry people cannot create a peaceful planet. Forgiveness is the world’s only real chance to begin again. A radical forgiveness is a complete letting go of the past, in any personal relationship, as well as in any collective drama. (From the book “A Return to Love” by Marianne Williamson, pages 58 & 62)
Meet at the ticket gate of Kouzu Station on the Tokaido Line at 10:25AM.
From Shinbashi Station, take the 9:18 Tokaido Line Rapid train (going towards Atami) to Kouzu Station, arriving at 10:23.
People going from Shinbashi Station can meet at the front end of the train at 9:18.
Course: JR Tokaido Line Kouzu Station – Gokoku Pass Agricultural Path – Soga Plum Blossom Park – JR Gotemba Line Shimo Soga Station
Please take a look at this HP to see the course: http://www.city.odawara.kanagawa.jp/global-image/units/28155/1-20121128172653.pdf
From Soga Plum Park, there should be good views of Mt. Fuji if the weather permits and the plum trees (35,000 of them) should be near their peak.
The hiking time itself is about 4 hours.
Please bring your lunch and drink.
Please don’t forget to have your rucksack and exercise or treking shoes!
February 21 (Thursday) – Jambo Staff Meeting and Volunteer Networking Meetup
7:00 pm – Staff meeting
Meet at MonzenNakaCho’s Exit 2 (Tozai Line) at 7:00 pm.
8:00 pm Volunteer networking meetup
Meet at 8:00pm at MonzenNakacho station
Come meet Tokyo-based non-profits and volunteers and talk about your cause. If you don’t have a cause and are simply interested in volunteering, please come and you may find something to your liking.
Venue: JAMBO School – 東京都江東区富岡 1-26-13-203 (Shimada Bld. Room 203) (a 3 minute walk from MonzenNakaCho Station)
Meeting time and place: 8pm, MonzenNakacho Station (Tozai Line) Exit 2
A sense of meaning is our strength. When we can see meaning clearly, we know exactly what we are supposed to do, and our energies respond. When we cannot perceive meaning, we yawn with boredom, and our energies fail. This explains one of the chief problems of everyday life. We can be perfectly comfortable, in an enviable situation, and yet thoroughly bored. We can be uncomfortable, in a highly dangerous situation, and yet feel intensely alive. Danger forces us to make a mental effort. We `stand back’ from life, like a painter standing back from his canvas, and see over-all meanings. The result is a flood of vitality. (more…)
We’ll enjoy lunch among the Allspice trees and have a relaxing hike up Hodo-san.
Course: Nagatoro station -> Hodo-san -> Kodori pass -> Nogami pass -> Nogami station
Meet at 11:35 at Nagatoro Station’s ticket gate.
From Ikebukuro, get on the 9:30 express Tobu Tojo line train towards Ogawamachi. In Ogawamachi, switch to the 10:43 local Tobu Tojo line train towards Yorii. In Yorii, take the local Chichibu Railway train towards Mitsumine-guchi, arriving at Nagatoro station at 11:32.
Leszek will be at Ikebukuro Station at 9:30, in the front car of the Tobu Tojo line.
Course map
Flower information
Leader: Leszek (070-6572-2537)
From 6:30-9:30pm at the Polygon (behind the Oriental Bazaar on Omotesando)
Map: www.kokusaika.org/english/polygon.html
For JAMBO members, the cost is 3,500 yen for men and 3,000 yen for women w/reservation (foreigners get a 1000 yen discount)(or plus 500 yen if you go directly without making a reservation).
All beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks + sushi buffet, garden salad, veggies, cheeses, breads, and pies for dessert included.
Reservations can be made with David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp or phone (03-6599-8112) by February 15th.
Half of your admission fee will be donated to Abalimi Bezekhaya (Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA) – This is an organization working with development and environmental restoration in Cape Flats. Cape Flats is an impoverished area outside Cape Town which was partitioned as a “Black” residential area under the apartheid regime. Due to poor management, overcrowding, and the unjust policies of the apartheid era, Cape Flats became environmentally devastated. Abalimi Bezekhaya is working to “re-green” the area by promoting gardening and tree planting efforts.
So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time. If you’d like to go with David, please meet at Exit A1 of Omotesando Station at 6:15PM on the 16th.
In 2012, JAMBO made several changes so that it could become a more sustainable organization. We’ve had some success, with more people becoming leaders of events. We are committed to continuing providing regular, enjoyable programs which raise money to support less fortunate people or improve the environment.
(more…)
Meeting Place & Time: KeioKatakura Station (Keio Line) Ticket Gate at 10:32AM
Train Schedule
9:50 Leave Shinjuku Station on the Keiou Line (Quasi-express going towards Kitano/Takaosanguchi)
10:30 Arrive at Keio-Katakura Station (Keio Line)
Course: Keio-Katakura Station – Katakura Palace Remains Park – Mixed Forest Road – Mt. Fuji Lookout Point – Mt. Ootsuka Park – Silk Road – KamiYuugi Park – MinamiOosawa Station (Keio Line)
Walking Time: About 5 Hours (12KM) plus a lot of time for fun, so the hike should take about 6 hours.
Course (in Japanese) ecohiroba-hachioji.jp/tounanbu/sizen/sizen1.html
[map]京王片倉駅[/map]
Volunteering at Tama Zoo
Cutting Down Bamboo Grass and Old Trees
We meet at 9:25AM at the front main entrance of Tama Zoo’s station (TamaDobutsukoen).
Take the 8:40AM Keio Line Quasi-express from Shinjuku to Takahatafudo (arriving at 9:13AM) and change to the Keio Dobutsu Koen Line train, leaving Takahatafudo at 9:18 and arriving at Tama Dobutsu Koen Station at 9:22AM. If you would like to participate, please inform David by February 7 so that we can get volunteer insurance. If you join this event, please bring the following: Long sleeved shirt and long pants (not shorts), work gloves, towel, and appropriate shoes (trekking shoes or hiking boots) are required. Please bring whatever you want to eat for lunch, and drinks during the work project.
[map]多摩動物公園[/map]
