Today, I want to share a fascinating little secret about the Japanese language. In Japanese, we have small dots called “dakuten” (濁音) that we add to letters. Did you know that just by adding these two tiny dots, the feeling of a word changes completely to sound “heavier” and “stronger”? Let’s look at some things […]
Recently, I’ve made a conscious choice to go and visit the elderly people in my life, my relatives, and anyone else I am able to meet. Age, of course, doesn’t really matter. None of us truly know when our time on this earth will come to an end, or when we might lose someone we
The other day, I went for my annual health checkup. The clinic was packed with people, but amid the busyness, I witnessed a few incredibly heartwarming moments. At the reception, an elderly woman was speaking to the nurse. “I’ve been coming here for over 20 years, but the bus schedule changed, and transferring has become
I have a dream of world peace, and I believe that creating a world where everyone can feel joy—both for myself and for others—is the first step. That’s why I pour my heart into my three businesses. Currently, I am in the process of refining a new item: Metal-allergy-friendly hair clips. I found a base
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Having just celebrated my 1st business anniversary and stepping into my second year, I am already diving into a fresh, exciting new challenge! Today, I created a new pair of “flower earrings” by beautifully combining different seasonal flowers. Because my jewelry features real pressed flowers, nature requires us to carefully observe how they hold up
“Who am I once I step away from my job?” “Why do I feel like a slightly different person when I’m in a new group?” Have you ever wondered about this? None of us exist purely as isolated individuals. We all carry a part of ourselves that is deeply connected to the groups and communities
When meeting someone new, it’s natural to want to show your best self. However, constantly pitching your own achievements can be exhausting for the listener. The people who truly capture our hearts aren’t the loud self-promoters—they are the ones who truly know how to listen. Today, let’s look at how “Active Listening” can make you
I’ve been married for a few years now, and I can truly say I’m filled with happiness. But back when I was single, I used to feel so anxious, wondering if my soulmate even existed. Because I’ve been through many ups and downs, I want to support those who are feeling lost or alone right
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In my life, I have many friends of all ages, each carrying their own worries. “I can’t spend enough time with my family…” “I don’t even know what my dream is anymore…” To be honest, I’m struggling too. I want to do this, and that… but everything feels unfinished right now (;’∀’) And that’s why
Olivia has made a life-altering decision. She doesn’t know if it’s the right one yet; she simply chose to believe in herself. She has reached the point of no return. Now, there is no other way but forward. CourageToChange #OliviaStory #TheNovel #Episode4 #LifeDecisions #PointOfNoReturn #EmotionalJourney #BilingualEdition #BelieveInYourself #CourageToChange
