Category: Motivational
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July 2025 and the Power of Prophecy: Should We Be Worried?
July has arrived—and for some people in Japan and the online “urban legend” community, this month feels just a little different. That’s because of a certain prophecy. A Dream That Sparked Warnings: The Case of Tatsuki Ryo In Japan, manga artist Tatsuki Ryo became well-known after claiming to have dreamed about the 2011 Great East…
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Walking Is Underrated: Rebuilding a Walking Habit in a Car-Centered Life
We’ve all heard it a thousand times:“Walking is good for your health.”And honestly… it really is. It’s a full-body, low-impact aerobic workout. It boosts circulation, supports brain function, helps manage stress—and best of all, it’s free. 🚃 Back in Tokyo, Walking Was Just Part of Daily Life When I lived in Tokyo, walking was just…
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25 Years with Yoga: How Breath, Stillness, and Sun Salutations Changed My Life
It was about 25 years ago when I first tried yoga.It was during a P.E. class at a college in the U.S., and at the time, I simply saw it as a nice mix of exercise and stretching.Later on, I started attending a donation-based yoga studio, where I picked up the general flow of a…
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Himalayan Salt Baths: A Simple Ritual for Feeling Clear and Light
Bathing isn’t just about warming up the body—it can be a way to reset the mind and spirit, too. Himalayan salt baths are said to have spiritual benefits, especially when it comes to cleansing stagnant energy. While there’s no hard scientific proof that salt actually “washes away negativity,” I personally feel lighter, clearer, and more…
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Gentle Fasting That Worked for Me: My Experience with “Petit Fasting” and Going Gluten-Free
When people hear the word “fasting,” they often imagine extreme willpower and strict rules—no food, no joy, just survival. But in my case, it was more like a gentle reset.I’ve done several kinds of “petit fasting” over the years—not completely cutting out all food, but rather removing specific ingredients or making mindful choices for a…