Tag Archives: nature

“Dandelion”

Posted on July 27, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

TodayI complete my seventy-seventh yearupon this generous earth, and I receive the dayas one receives morning light— without deserving it,yet full of gratitude. Yet while I rejoiced, another birthdaywas unfolding beyond my sight. Somewhere near Vladivostok, an old Korean familygathered … Continue reading →

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“Over Cheongpung Lake”

Posted on July 12, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

The water remembers. Not only water, but roads that no longer lead anywhere, a stone step before a vanished door, a mulberry tree reaching toward a field that now sleeps beneath the lake. Names once spoken at dusk rest quietly … Continue reading →

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“In the Summer Forest”

Posted on May 18, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

Walking through the morning dew hanging on the tips of grass, brushing them aside with my toes as I go to greet the breaking dawn—this path always stirs my heart. When the mountain exhales its pale morning mist, the waking … Continue reading →

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“A Flower Blooming in the Wilderness”

Posted on April 28, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

When you board a plane bound for Hawaii, you receive a declaration form that every passenger must complete and sign. It asks whether you are carrying any animals or plants in your luggage. This is to protect Hawaii’s fragile ecosystem … Continue reading →

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“At the Crossroads of Heaven and Hell”

Posted on April 23, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

A man once entered heaven and saw many people whose faces were bright with joy. But in one group, some looked gloomy, and others were even crying. Curious, people asked them, “Why are you weeping in such a beautiful place … Continue reading →

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“Tending the Garden Patch”

Posted on March 21, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

I went out to the backyard to finally tend the little garden I had been putting off for so long. I should have taken care of it and thinned things out much earlier, but I kept missing the right moment. … Continue reading →

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Toward the Summit

Posted on March 19, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

Among those who climb mountains, ice‑wall climbing is said to be in full swing these days. These climbers deliberately seek out the steepest and most dangerous places—frozen waterfalls and icy cliffs sealed hard by bitter cold. They drive their axes … Continue reading →

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“The Sound of Spring Approaching”

Posted on March 11, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

Americans have given March the nickname, “It comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” This is because, in the midst of its ever‑changing weather—when a sudden cold wave sweeps in and makes all creation shrink—spring breezes … Continue reading →

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“For Souls Waiting for Spring…”

Posted on February 17, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

In early January, when winter’s cold was at its fiercest, I climbed a mountain. Bare gray branches shook in the wind, dry leaves wandered freely through the valleys, and ash‑colored rocks lay exposed like uncovered skin. I had always thought … Continue reading →

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“Camping with the Girl Scouts!”

Posted on January 27, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

by Wanhee Yoon (Korean Liaison, Greater New York Girl Scout Council), August 10, 1999 Last weekend, I had the opportunity to go camping with the Girl Scouts at Heckscher State Park on Long Island. Although the New York area had … Continue reading →

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