(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) In 2010, I learned about Loving-Kindness Meditation for the first time. I found it interesting, so I tried it. Loving-Kindness Meditation is an ancient Buddhist practice that cultivates kindness toward oneself, others, and all living beings. However, when I first tried it, … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) I had a mysterious experience more than 20 years ago. At that time, I stopped going to graduate school. It was the first major setback in my life. I felt strong stress from human relationships, so I quit going to school. I … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Shoko Haida, born in 1979, is a Japanese singer, actress, and voice actor. Both of her parents are musicians, and from an early age she learned children’s songs from one of Japan’s leading composers. She also sings on YouTube and has many … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) We only live once. Everyone knows this, but it’s difficult to fully understand. I don’t fully understand it either. If you die, you will be dead after 100 years, 1000 years, and a million years. You can’t come back to life. People … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) I am right-handed, and I’ve always used my right hand to write. About a month ago, the idea of practicing with my nondominant hand suddenly came to me. It sounded interesting. I thought that by using my nondominant hand, I might discover … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) There is a book called 唯脳論 (Yui Nōron, “The Brain-Only Theory”), written in Japanese by Takeshi Yoro, a Japanese scholar. When I read this book, I was deeply shocked. The following is my own interpretation, so any mistakes are entirely my responsibility. Why do … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) If you are worried about something, ask yourself, “Will this matter a year from now?” Most of the time, it won’t. If so, you don’t have to worry now. This technique is called “Time Warp.” I learned the Time Warp technique from the book Don’t Sweat … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Bullying is a worldwide problem. It’s prevalent at both schools and workplaces. Almost everyone experiences it at some point, and you might experience it too. I want to recommend this book, Stand Strong, to people who have been bullied. It’s written by Nick … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) People can still practice shugyō in the age of AI. What is shugyō (修行)? Shugyō is a method of polishing one’s mind and body through rigorous training. It is a Japanese word that originally refers to an organized practice of disciplining the mind and body … Read more
(Note: I use AI to help me translate my stories from Japanese to English.) Several months ago, I came across this phrase when I was reading a book called Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. I was very surprised when I learned about this idea. It felt like my world had turned upside down. You probably know the Golden … Read more