Lucks bring the results or actions bring lucks?

Hi all.

How are you?


Tokyo has been getting colder in these last few days.


When people in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving, they may start to feel the year drawing to a close.


But we, as Tokyoites, get the same feeling about the year’s end when we have the Torinoichi festival in November. (I know it was last month)


The big shrines in Tokyo, such as Hanazono and Asakusa Sanja celebrate the Torinoichi festival

This festival is held on Tori Day (The day of the Rooster) in the Japanese traditional calendar.

Most foreigners know about the 12-yearly cycle of animals from Chinese astrology.


But many do not know that we have dates within each year for animals also.
In fact, many young Japanese do not even know about this.


So, each year, when it’s time for Torinoichi, I begin to feel festive.

At the Torinoichi festival there are always so many stalls and delicious food stands.

Vendor stalls sell “Kumade” (which translates to “Bear Claw”) and we decorate these with old coins and treasures.

Because bear hands are broad and strong, they can collect many things; this is why we believe that Kumade can collect prosperity for us.

It is a lucky symbol for Japanese people, bringing us good fortune for the following year.

This is especially so for people in the retail business.

They buy Kumade with wishes for luck and prosperity.


Do you have any special items that you use to bring you luck?


Maybe religious charms, or tokens from festivals, or lucky gifts from friends and loved ones?

But, surely, lucky charms cannot make any great changes in our life, can they?


What can these small treasures do to give you the things you want in the way of career, relationships and health?

Of course, if it feels good to cherish these treasures, then enjoy the happiness they can bring you.

But real, dynamic change can only happen in your life when you take action.



Strategy, planning and diligence are the ways to bring yourself true, lasting transformation.


So, don’t wait for good things in life to find their way to you, make plans today to get out there and make it happen for yourself.



What kinds of action would you take?


What kinds of luck could you bring to your life?






Think about it now!











Regards