I arranged a private calligraphy lesson for my friend, who is staying in Tokyo right now.
It was his very first calligraphy lesson, but he immediately understood what the teacher explained and created some beautiful pieces.
He also decided to join her group lessons until he leaves Japan.
Actually, this was the second time I have arranged a private calligraphy lesson for my foreign friends. With just a 90-minute lesson, they can learn the basic knowledge and skills and then join group lessons afterward.
I am always happy to see them enjoying deep concentration and art.
I did my first calligraphy of the year with my best friend, who is from abroad and has had only two calligraphy lessons with me so far. However, she enjoyed it very much and expressed herself creatively.
I also enjoyed the mindfulness at first, but then my perfectionist side showed up, and I felt the need to finish it properly before I became stressed. That wasn’t a bad thing, because I noticed the movement of my emotions and was able to manage them to a certain degree.
Anyway, I feel very lucky to have such a model around me—and that she is also my best friend.
I chose the character 「凛（rin）」, which means being strong and beautiful inside, without being loud or flashy.
I began two habits in November 2025, and they have now become important parts of my life.
1) Insight Timer I use only two functions: setting my intention for the day and recording my meditation sessions. I use it casually—even on the train or in the office—because I realized that just three minutes of meditation can help me maintain inner peace and productivity when I need it.
2) Journaling in English Fortunately, I found an English learning coach who corrects my writing and also gives gentle comments from her perspective as a psychologist. Thanks to this support, I naturally gather information that benefits me and give myself time to reflect every day. In December 2025, she also became my general coach.
For the first time in my life, I gave a presentation to an external audience. The presentations I remembered were ones I gave internally as a new employee, and one or two at an English school. In those cases, I wrote a script and simply read it.
This time, however, I spoke without a script and felt surprisingly calm. I received several questions, and it seemed that the audience understood the content well. I experienced an incredibly satisfying sense of accomplishment.
Thanks to my boss’s kindness, I was also able to enjoy some sightseeing in Nara, Fukui, and Kanazawa before and after the business trip.
On the first day, I visited Todai-ji Temple and Tengokudo, which is famous for Yoshino kuzu dishes.
On the second day, I stayed at a hotel in Otsu City. I left the hotel at 6 a.m. and headed to Wakashihime Shrine, followed by Wakasahiko Shrine. Wakasahiko Shrine in Fukui had been recommended as a power spot by TimeWaver. Although it was not easily accessible, I decided to visit on the second day.
While walking from Wakashihime Shrine to Wakasahiko Shrine, I spotted a kite gliding gracefully in the sky. It is said that seeing a kite during a shrine visit is a sign that happiness is coming your way.
The moment I entered the shrine, I was surrounded by the blissful scent of trees. Later, I realized that the next train would not arrive for another hour and a half, so I rested in a quiet place, meditating and even hugging trees.
On the train to Tsuruga, I had an interesting conversation with an elderly woman sitting next to me. She told me that she had suffered from constant illness and that there were times when she could not walk. However, after completing a pilgrimage around Shikoku, her eyes regained their sparkle and her health improved significantly. She also shared that tears flowed during her pilgrimage when she realized that she had no wishes left. She said that when her body hurt, rubbing the painful area while chanting sutras made the pain disappear. She even taught me a walking technique to reduce knee pain: shifting weight from the heel to the outer edge of the foot.
After that, I visited Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa. Although I stayed for only about an hour, I found a quiet spot and did a short meditation.
In February 2025, I began an intensive effort to evolve my inner life.
Several improvements were identified. For example, meditating three times a day became my new habit and my SMS time was dramatically reduced. Awareness of my emotions and my breathing was also improved. The anxiety and loneliness within me became much quieter. All this is due to the knowledge of Dr. Joe Dispenza. The daily input of his information motivates me to continue my journey.
Peaceful Beautiful Life 