Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the concept of ikigai and what it truly means. I’ve learned that a lot of the ikigai content online including the popular Venn diagram does not represent the true concept or philosophy. But if ikigai isn’t the diagram, what is ikigai? I’m on a journey to find out.

This year I turned 26. As a little milestone, I wanted to share a list of 26 things I’ve learned in 26 years; including things about myself, life, work, community and relationships.

What’s your relationship like with the morning? Is it something that excites you, calms you, or stresses you out? This week I’m exploring mornings, my experience with early morning wake-ups, and how we can develop a better relationship with this important part of the day.

Welcome to the first edition of Mindfully, Tokyo. I’m starting this blog as a creative outlet and to explore how to live more mindfully in our modern digital era, especially in a city like Tokyo. This week, I’ve been reflecting on time, the fast pace of our lives, and what we can do to slow down.