Category: Ikigai
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H&W|What’s Your Passion?
Discovering what lights you up isn’t just a hobby — it’s part of your wellness. When you weave your passions into your daily life, even in small ways, you create a rhythm that grounds your spirit and brings you back home to yourself.
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Blog Challenge|🌸 Embracing My Japanese Heritage 🌸
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? 🌸 Embracing My Japanese Heritage 🌸 When I think about the aspects of my cultural heritage I am most proud of, my Japanese roots rise to the top. I’ve always been drawn to the philosophy of Ikigai — the sense of…
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Life|65|Thank You, Mommy and Daddy
Thank You, Mommy and Daddy 🌻 As I continue my journey, I find myself finally understanding you both more deeply. Mommy — you were quiet, steady, and strong. You poured yourself into being a wife and mother, creating a home filled with peace and order. You protected our space from chaos, and in doing so,…
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Life|65|The Koi
Learning From the Koi 🐟 As I grow older, I find myself craving a deeper connection to my Japanese heritage. My roots are part Japanese and part German, but there’s something about the traditions and symbols of Japan that call to me in a special way. One symbol that has captured my attention recently is…
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Evening Reflection|Today Was a Day…
Today Was a Day… Today was one of those days—busy phones, challenges, and frustrations. But in the middle of it all, I found ways to bring light in: I laughed at the unexpected humor that popped up. I grabbed a snack in Dr. David’s team office. I was gifted a couple of Vietnamese coffee packets—perfect…
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Life|65|A Friendship Spoken Into Existence
A Friendship Spoken Into Existence Before I ever returned home, I sat in a Zoom interview with someone who saw me not only as a potential co-worker but as a future friend. She looked at me through the screen and said with confidence, “I want you, and we’re going to be friends.” At the time,…
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Life|🌧️ Welcoming the Rain in Seattle
🌧️ Welcoming the Rain in Seattle The weather shifted today—softly at first, with the gentle patter of drops against my window. I left it open, just enough to let the cool air and rain sounds drift in. It’s a rhythm I could listen to for hours. Seattle is famous for its rain, and living here…
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H&W|65|Exploring the Japanese Approach to Health & Wellness — From Heritage to Daily Life
Exploring the Japanese Approach to Health & Wellness — From Heritage to Daily Life I am half Japanese, but all of my elders on my father’s side are gone now. I often wish I could sit with them and listen — really listen — to their stories, their wisdom, and how they approached health and…
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A Journey Through Ikigai and Wabi Sabi
🌿 Finding My Way Back to Me: A Journey Through Ikigai and Wabi Sabi By Susan “Lady Flava” Koshi There are times when I wish I had an elder still with me—someone to sit beside, sip tea with, and ask deep questions about life, purpose, and beauty. I imagine them telling stories with soft hands and wise…
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