Self-Reflection

Every week, I take time to reflect on my past week—what I did, how it went, and what I learned. This has helped me move forward with a clearer sense of purpose and more joy in tackling the obstacles life throws my way. I hope some of my reflections resonate with you.

Week 1,537

Jet lag kept me up most nights this week. Kindle reading in bed was my…

Week 1,536

It’s 9 a.m. on Sunday, and I’m sitting at my desk in my Tokyo apartment…

Week 1,535

Back in Tokyo for just about a week, and I now find myself at the…

Week 1,534

The day after returning to Tokyo from my US trip, I was back at the…

10 Things I Tried — H1 2025

As we grow older, responsibilities pile up — work, health, family. For many of us…

Week 1,533

One week in Seattle. It was exactly the time my body and soul needed after…

Week 1,532

It was the very week I’d been looking forward to for years — our high…

Week 1,531

Today, I attended a high school graduation ceremony — the same one I took part…

Week 1,530

A light conversation with a colleague this week unexpectedly hit a nerve — I realized…