How do you ride into the wave in hard times? Reflections on the story of Susumu Sugawara, which I posted yesterday, about the Japanese fisherman who piloted his boat, Sunflower, right into the oncoming tsunami, survived, and ever since has been using the boat to ferry people, medicine, and supplies:
1. Don't attempt to flee. Head right into the thick of it.
2. Even though you're overwhelmed by your opponent, neither fight it nor capitulate to it. Find a rhythm with it and hang on.
3. When the onslaught ends, take a while to get your bearings.
4. Make your way back to familiar shores.
5. Reach out and help others using what you've brought back.
(Image above is "The Great Wave of Kanagawa" by the 18th century Japanese artist, Hokusai)
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