How does one choose friends? What is the cost of kindness? Where does one find beauty? In this elegant little volume, drawing inspiration for Sei Shonagon, Miyamoto Musashi, Rumi, & Kahlil Gibran, artist & author Hitori Arukimasu has collected original artwork, photographs, Japanese calligraphy, & ruminations from his journey as a scaffolding for the \"tenets\" he uses to organize his life. Hitori Arukimasu is the nom de japonais of St.Petersburg artist & author jonathan schork. His previous books include The Love of Simon Fox & Fearless Inanna.