Sofa

When Meditation Softens My Self-Criticism

Whenever I lack the will to do anything, I turn to meditation.

As soon as I begin, my mind gradually softens and a calm settles in.

I used to berate myself for feeling unmotivated — telling myself, “what a useless woman”

— and it left me feeling low.

Yet when I meditate, those self-critical thoughts sometimes soften

— not completely, but enough to let me feel a small sense of safety.

 

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Still, I know this pattern repeats. Maybe tomorrow I’ll fall into the same cycle again.

But even so, each time I sit down to breathe,

I remind myself that noticing these ups and downs is already part of the journey toward my true self.

 

💬 Do you also have patterns that repeat, even when you wish they wouldn’t?

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When My Head Says “Work” but My Heart Stays Quiet

This afternoon, I found myself sitting in my living room chair for nearly half an hour,
simply wondering what I should do next.

In my head, I know I should be promoting my business, yet my heart sometimes falls silent, refusing to move.

Writing in English helps me notice this gap between my head and my heart.

Logic tells me to “work harder?,” but “my feelings sometimes stay quiet. “

Maybe this is a part of being human, not just being Japanese.

 

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I decided to begin this English Diary so I can share my honest thoughts in English. My hope is to show what an ordinary Japanese woman is thinking and feeling in daily life, and to connect with readers around the world.

💬 Do you ever feel this gap between your head and your heart?