You close your eyes for a momentand take a slow, deep breath. Simply focus on your body,which keeps breathing with a kind heart. You notice this body,changing moment by moment. No past.No future.Only now—this moment. This realizationis the way to happiness.
Be proud of yourself. Your words are still growing, and that is a beautiful thing. But have you ever wondered—why do we learn languages? What is “Kotoba”? In this world, English is a common language, while Japanese and others are local languages. In Japan, the word for language is “Kotoba.” If you look at the…
You may wonder why I feel Kamakura is the right place for our meeting. The reason is simple. Kamakura is a place where time feels gentle. Even if you haven’t seen a friend for a long time, you’ll soon realize that you don’t feel the years you’ve been apart.Old conversations return naturally, and new ones…
To lovely young travelers,Please don’t be a VIP.You don’t need to be clever or special.You are already a chosen explorer. Please honor your dignity as a representative of your country. When you visit another place, remember that your actions reflect the people you come from. You already have the power to change the world. Be…
Expectation is troublesome. It looks like hope, but before we notice, it begins to bind the heart. Expectation easily becomes a restraint on action. The stronger the wish of “I want this to happen,” the more we fear failure, and the harder it becomes to move. Expectation is also addictive. We place our hearts in…
He is here. He has been there, unnoticed. He has been lonely for a long time. I truly appreciate seeing him this morning. He has always been here, and sadly, I didn’t notice. No more without you, my boy. I hope today will be a great day for you.
One heart. One thing. Stop overthinking.Don’t try to be something special beyond being human.That only wastes your life. When your heart moves toward just one thing,that thing becomes your true special. One for one.I hope to live simply.