let's read books...

“Reading is to your mind what exercise is to your body”  — Jim Kwik

books as a lifeline...

As a gaijin in Japan, I sometimes feel lost, upset, and unsure of what to do next. But along the way, I discovered something powerful: books. They’ve become a compass, guiding me through the maze of an immigrant life. 

Through these pages, I’ve found wisdom that has helped me overcome struggles, embrace growth, and build a life of meaning and joy here in Japan. And now, I want to share those lessons and experiences with you.

This blog is more than just a collection of recommendations or stories. It’s a space to connect, learn, and grow together. I hope that these books and the reflections I share—can inspire you, empower you, and guide you on your journey, wherever you are in the world. Let me share the ones that made all the difference.

Latest Posts

A Voice I Cannot Understand—Yet So Sacred, So Assuring

In the silence of my hardest nights, I heard a voice—one I couldn’t explain, yet it wrapped around my soul like a warm light. It didn’t speak in words I knew, but it calmed the storm inside me. As a...

Time Isn’t the Problem—Our Choices Are: Powerful Truth About Doing Less and Living More

You were never meant to burn out just to be worthy. You don’t have to do it all to live a life that matters. You are allowed to slow down. To breathe. To choose peace over pressure. To choose...

From Foreign License to Gold: How I Earned Japan’s Highest Driver’s Honor in Just 5 Years

From struggling to convert my foreign license to proudly holding Japan’s most trusted driving credential, my journey to earning a Gold Japanese Driver’s License in just 5 years has been nothing short...

Why You Should and Must Get a Japanese Driver’s License

Getting a Japanese driver’s license as a foreigner isn’t just about convenience—it’s a step toward freedom, safety, and opportunity. Whether you’re commuting to work, picking up your child from...

You Can Heal Your Life: A Journey Back to Self-Love, Wholeness, and Divine Trust

This post is a love letter to the woman I almost forgot — the one who is worthy, whole, and divinely supported. Inspired by You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay, I’m sharing my journey of healing from...

From Pain to Good Vibes to Creating a Life I Will Love: Lessons in Self-Love, Healing, and Personal Growth Inspired by Good Vibes, Good Life by Vex King

I lost myself long before anyone else did. I gave and gave—until there was nothing left for me. I smiled through pain, stayed silent to keep peace, and wore strength like armor, even when I was...

How Radical Acceptance Can Set You Free: Finding Peace in the Pain and Knowing That This Too Shall Pass

There are moments in life when everything feels like it's falling apart—when pain, uncertainty, and disappointment sit heavily on your chest. I’ve been there. Living as a foreigner, far from home...

How the Word “Laban Lang” Fueled Me to Go After What God Put in My Heart

At the rock bottom of my life—when everything felt like it was falling apart and I questioned if I had any strength left—one phrase echoed louder than my fear: “Laban lang.” Just fight. Just hold on...

Discipline: The Master Key to Everything You Truly Want in Life

We all want something more—a better life, a stronger version of ourselves, the freedom to choose and live boldly. But between where we are and where we dream to be, there is a bridge... and that...

“A life worth living is a life worth recording” – Jim Rohn

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